What We Do

The Police Department is responsible for meeting the law enforcement needs of the community. In order to successfully meet this task, the department is focused on 16 different categories that impact on the delivery of said services. The categories are: general patrol, directed patrol, crime prevention, communications, community services, community relations, community resource referrals, criminal investigations, records, accident investigations, training, crime scene services, evidence custodial services, employee relations, social services, and fiscal management.

As Lake in the Hills has grown, so too has the police department. You will find in your review of the services available that the department has evolved into a full-service Police Department comprised of one of the most professional and community-minded groups of law enforcement professionals in the State of Illinois.

Mission Statement

Recognizing that effective law enforcement is the essence of a free and safe society, the Lake in the Hills Police Department is dedicated to providing the community with professional law enforcement services. We are dedicated to the protection of all persons and property and committed to a vision of the future whereby compassion, integrity, trust, responsibility, and loyalty are integral components of the service provided. With this, the department will provide the best service attainable to contribute in a positive manner to the quality of life in the community that we protect and serve.

Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP)

The Lake in the Hills Police Department was again recognized by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) for successfully obtaining the highest level of re-accreditation (Tier 2) as part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). This honor represents our commitment to the delivery of quality service, maintenance of professional standards and utilization of best practices in law enforcement.
ILEAP evaluation standards are divided into four general subject areas: administration, operations, personnel, and training. The two tiers are not based on size, but on how comprehensive the accreditation. Tier 1 has 67 standards; Tier 2 has 180 standards.
 
In 2019 and again in 2023, an on-site assessment was conducted by an independent team of assessors and consisted of a thorough review and examination of all aspects of our department's policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. This re-accreditation is valid for four years.