Mission Statement
The mission of the Prospect Heights Police Department is to work in partnership with the citizens of Prospect
Heights to enhance the quality of life in our City by:
- Raising the level of Public Safety through Law Enforcement, and
- Reducing the fear and incidence of crime.
In striving to accomplish these goals, service will be our commitment; honor and integrity our mandate.
Values
The Prospect Heights Police Department, which exists to protect and serve the community, must always be guided
by the principle that every individual has dignity and worth. In all we do, we must show respect for the citizens
we serve and for the men and women of the Prospect Heights Police Department recognizing and encouraging their
individual needs, aspirations, and capabilities.
The mission and goals of the Prospect Heights Police Department shall be carried out in alignment with the
following values:
- Service Orientation: Provide supportive, professional service to the community and to employees by promoting
human rights, mutual respect, and courtesy.
- Partnership: Work in partnership with the community, City Council and other Departments, Service Agencies, and
Criminal Justice systems.
- Empowerment: Encourage decision making at the most effective level and promote citizen responsibility and i
nvolvement.
- Problem Solving: Use problem-solving methods to reduce the incidence and fear of crime and to improve
management and operational approaches.
- Accountability: Promote responsibility among Police management, employees, the community, the City Council
and other agencies, for public safety resources, strategies and outcomes.
History
The Prospect Heights Police Department became operational October 1, 1990 with 1 Chief, 3 Sergeants, 14 Patrol
Officers, 1 Secretary and 1 Records Clerk. Prior to that date, police services were provided through a contract
with the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department. Today the Department employs a staff of 33, with a total
operating budget of $2.9 million. Most recently, the Code Enforcement Department was reassigned under the
supervision of the Police Department.
In 1996, the Department moved into a new modern facility at 14 E. Camp McDonald Road.
The Prospect Heights Police Department is committed to raising the quality of life in the community and works
very closely with the public in providing a wide range of programs and information. The Department's Officers
provide a full range of law enforcement services and responded to more than 11,000 calls in 2001.
The Department is divided into three basic divisions:
- Operations includes the uniformed patrol and traffic branch
- Support Services includes Records, Social Services, Code Enforcement, Youth Services, Evidence & Property
Control and Crime Prevention
- Investigations includes Detectives and Tactical Units
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