Welcome to our official website

Here you can learn who we are, what we do, and how we work together with the community. We are a family of dedicated men and women devoted to building safer neighborhoods, strengthening public trust, and saving the values that unite us. We are committed to safeguarding the community and upholding the highest traditions of law enforcement.

Our operations cover a wide range of services — emergency response, crime prevention, patrol, investigations, traffic safety, community outreach. We work together with a single goal — keeping residents safe and ensuring that help is never far away.

• Police Department Policies and Training Materials
• Animal Services
• Communications
• Crime Prevention
• Records
• Hate Crimes Data

At the heart of Hanover Park County Sheriff are over 30 sworn officers and more than 20 civilian team members, all dedicated to protecting and serving our neighborhoods. Alongside them, a group of retired volunteers continues to give back, bringing experience and a strong sense of community spirit.

Each year, our team responds to around 90,000 calls for service, from everyday needs to complex situations. With divisions such as Patrol, Investigations, Traffic Enforcement, and Crime Prevention, we’re here to keep our city safe, united, and supported. Together with residents, we strive to build a safer, stronger community for everyone.

• Guidelines for the Proper Use of the Regional License Plate Recognition System
• Help us solve a Cold Homicide Case.
• Citizens Police Academy 2025 Enrollment Form
  
• Neighborhood Watch / Disaster Preparedness
• Nextdoor.com
• View the Hanover Park County Sheriff Directory