Programs

Child Passenger Safety Seat Check & Installation
Citizens Police Academy
Fingerprinting
Neighborhood Watch
Social Services Resources
Vacation Watch
Victim & Witness Assistance

Child Passenger Safety Program

The Hanover Park Police Department is dedicated to child passenger safety. The Hanover Park Police and Fire Department have certified child safety seat technicians. These technicians can inspect any child safety seat. After the expiration date and recall list are checked, the seats are properly installed into the owner's vehicle. This service is free of charge.

To set up an appointment for an inspection or for more information regarding the free child safety seats available, please contact the Crime Prevention officer at (630) 372-4412.

Child Safety Seat Safety Tips

1. Never place a child under 12 years of age in the front seat with a passenger side air bag.

2. Destroy a child safety seat that has been involved in a crash.

3. Do not place a child in a forward facing child safety seat until the child is a least one year of age and weighs at least 20 pounds.

4. Most children should be in a booster seat until they are 4'9" tall and weigh 80 pounds.

Citizens Police Academy

The Citizens Police Academy brings an understanding of the Police Department to the citizens of the community. The ten-week program is designed to be an enjoyable learning experience that fosters a better understanding of the role and operations of the Police Department. The Citizens Police Academy also encourages future citizen involvement and community partnerships. Mutual understanding and community involvement is key for effective community policing efforts.

The following is an outline of the ten-week course:

Week One

Introduction of Police Department Organization and Station Tour

Week Two

Police Hiring Practices and Police Academy
Field Training and Call Response
Patrol Procedures
Use of Discretion

Week Three

Traffic Enforcement (Practice Traffic Stop Exercise)
D.U.I. Laws and Arrest Procedure
Demonstration of Intoxilyzer Machine

Week Four

Civil vs. Criminal Law
Local Ordinances
Domestic Violence
Social Services

Week Five

Criminal Investigation Division Overview
Evidence Technicians
Fingerprint Lifting Techniques

Week Six

Special Operations Group Overview
Narcotics Investigations
Canine Unit

Week Seven

Weapon Orientation and Use of Force
Officer Safety Issues

Week Eight

Crime Prevention Overview
Neighborhood Watch
Intelligence Officer

Week Nine

Field Trip to DU-COMM, the emergency response center for the Village and surrounding area

Week Ten

Community Service Officers
Curb Appeal Program
Overview of Ride Alongs

This program gives residents the opportunity to interact with fellow residents as well as police personnel. The lesson plans are exciting, informative, and fun. Call the Crime Prevention Department at (630) 372-4412 to register for the next Citizen's Police Academy!

Fingerprinting

As a service provided to the residents of Hanover Park, the Police Department will fingerprint any required State or Federal forms that are needed by citizens of Hanover Park. In order to become fingerprinted on required forms, bring the blank fingerprint card and proper identification to the Police Department lobby.

A Community Service Officer will assist you and fingerprint you in the front lobby of the Police Department. This service is offered seven days a week from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. For further information you can contact the Hanover Park Police Department desk at (630) 372-4400.

Neighborhood Watch Program

The Hanover Park Police Department organizes and maintains a Neighborhood Watch Program throughout the Village.

Neighborhood Watch was developed in response to the rising number of burglaries and acts of vandalism being committed in residential neighborhoods. The basic concept of Neighborhood Watch is to educate the community on how to remove the "opportunity" for criminals to commit these types of crimes through deterrence, delay, and detection.

Organizing a Neighborhood Watch group is a relatively simple task. It involves getting to know your neighbors and creating an interest among them to discourage crime in their neighborhood. Then it will be necessary to organize a meeting of these residents. A Crime Prevention Officer will present the program at this meeting and answer questions about it.

If the group decides to become involved in Neighborhood Watch, then block captains should be elected. Block captains act as a liaison between the Police Department and the residents. The block captains will be responsible for disseminating information about crime patterns in the area and other special functions.

The key to having a successful Neighborhood Watch group is being aware of suspicious activities and becoming involved by reporting them to the police. Being involved does not require a great deal of your time, but it does require a commitment to keeping your neighborhood safe.

Should you have any questions about Neighborhood Watch, or are interested in organizing a Neighborhood Watch meeting, you can call a Crime Prevention Officer at (630) 372-4412.

Social Services Resources

The Village of Hanover Park employs a full-time social worker to provide services to Hanover Park residents who have been referred through the Police Department or Village. These services include crisis intervention, clinical assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, and referrals.

When faced with a crisis, people often recognize that professional help is needed, but may not know where to obtain appropriate services. The Social Services Unit offers individuals and families the opportunity to work through difficulties. All services are free and confidential.

	Agency/Service	Phone Number

If you are in need of any other referrals or more information, contact the Social Services Office at (630) 372-4417.

Vacation House Watch Program

The Hanover Park Police Department conducts a vacation house watch program. Residents leaving their home on vacation or for extended periods of time can contact the front desk and provide information so the department is aware of their absence. You will need to provide your name, address, and phone number, along with the dates you will be leaving and returning. Also needed will be emergency contact information of someone who has information on your whereabouts and the premises. For further information contact the Hanover Park Police Department desk at (630) 372-4400.

Victim And Witness Assistance

If you are a victim or a witness on a criminal case that occurred within the Village of Hanover Park, you may be entitled to victim/witness assistance provided through the State’s Attorney’s Office of the appropriate county. For further information in Cook County call (847) 818-2326 or in DuPage County call (630) 407-8008. In addition if you are victim of a violent crime, you can obtain compensation through the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

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Village of Hanover Park
2121 West Lake Street
Hanover Park, IL  60133
(630) 372-4200
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