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Forest Park Police Detectives along with US Postal Investigators developed intelligence of the location of a robbery offender responsible for a robbery and an armed robbery of a US Postal Carrier. A recent trend are criminals targeting US Postal Carriers for their mailbox master key to steal checks from the mail. On November 28, 2023Read more

Police responded to a call on the 1100 block of Hannah this morning at approximately 10:50 am for a domestic disturbance related call.  From information received, one party was armed with a firearm, and it appeared that the incident evolved into a hostage/barricade situation.  Given the circumstances, there was a heavy police presence in theRead more

The Forest Park PD has 100 National Child Identification Program kits available for Forest Park families. The National Child ID Program Kits can be picked up at our Police Communications window at 517 Desplaines Ave and each kit contains: Inkless Fingerprint Kit Medical Info Section DNA Section Applicator More information can be found at: https://childidprogram.com/about-us/ The kits will be available onRead more

The Treatment Response Team (TRT) was formed in June 2019 to bridge the gap in services for those seeking treatment for overdoses. The TRT assists individuals and their loved ones with accessing substance use as well as mental health treatment in Cook County. Licensed Clinicians work closely with the individual in or considering recovery andRead more

The following guide is useful information for security for aging in place. https://www.caring.com/caregivers/guide-to-home-security-for-aging-in-place/Read more

The pictured subject is a suspect in an early morning residential burglary on June 21, 2023, occurred on the 800 block of Circle. Reported under CR# 23-01830.  If you see the subject, please contact the Forest Park PD via 911.Read more

The Village of Maywood Police Department, Broadview Police Department, Hillside Police Department, Forest Park Police Department, Bellwood Police Department and Village of Westchester Police Department are teaming up for the 2023 Special Olympics- Law Enforcement Torch Run this year and we’d love your support. We hope you can take a little time this Saturday morning,Read more

Forest Park, Illinois — The Forest Park Police Department today announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19-30 and reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives. “Seat belts have proven to beRead more

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the Village of Forest Park, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Forest Park Police Department. Salary: $71,017.18 – $105,495.21 (7 years) Population: 15,000 Sworn Police Officers: 38 All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of ForestRead more

On Saturday, June 3rd, Law Enforcement agencies, BROADVIEW PD, BELLWOOD PD, FOREST PARK PD, HILLSIDE PD, MAYWOOD PD and WESTCHESTER PD will be teaming up for the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. To prepare and have everything we need for the event, the agencies are seeking monetary or in-kind donations of anyRead more