The Gilberts Police Department is located at 86 Railroad Street, Gilberts, IL
Administrative Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 OR DISPATCH at 630-232-8400

The Village of Gilberts is located along interstate 90 west of Randall Road and is one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois. Police personnel consist of a full time chief, 7 full time officers, 10 part time officers, plus an administrative assistant and a records clerk. The Department covers approx. 5 square mile of area and serves a population estimated at approximately 6,000 residents.

Gilberts Police Officers are on duty 24/7. If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.

The Gilberts Police Department is dispatched by the Kane County Sheriffs Office which is located in Geneva. If you wish to speak to an officer regarding incidents that are of a non emergency nature please call (630) 232-8400

Goal of the Department

The scope of the police function is defined by its goals. As a result, the police function must be broadly interpreted to include many tasks other than the enforcement of laws.

The overall goal of the Gilberts Police Department and each employee includes:

Protection of life and property
Prevention of crime
Preservation of the public peace
Enforcement of laws and ordinances
Arrest of law violators, and the assembling of competent evidence of the alleged violation
Promotion of respect for the law and for those sworn to enforce it, and promotion of citizen cooperation in law enforcement
Enhancement of public safety and promotion of community services

Gilberts Police Department Value Statement:

The Gilberts Police Department will provide courtesy service to all citizens
The Gilberts Police Department will work to develop a partnership with the various neighborhoods in order to prevent crime, strengthen neighborhood groups and improve the quality of neighborhood life
The Gilberts Police Department will vigorously pursue those who commit crimes
The Gilberts Police Department is committed to maintaining an efficient and effective police organization based on sound and current management philosophies
The Gilberts Police Department will balance the maintenance of organizational stability and continuity with the encouragement of innovative and creative thinking to avoid stagnancy
The Gilberts Police Department, recognizing that all its employees are important, will encourage participation in the organization at all levels
The Gilberts Police Department will maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all its actions
The Gilberts Police Department is committed to developing a reputation in the law enforcement community as a progressive and professional police organization.

Police Services

Crime Prevention
The Gilberts Police Department currently has two officers assigned as Crime Prevention Officers. The Crime Prevention Officers are trained in household security and can advise residents on how to make their homes more secure against theft and burglary. The Crime Prevention Officers are also involved with the Gilberts Neighborhood Watch Program. If you would like to know more about home security or neighborhood watch, contact Officer Levand at (847) 428-2954.

Ride a Long Program
The Gilberts Police Department currently operates a Ride Along Program that enables residents 18 and over to ride along with an officer on patrol. In order to ride along with an officer, individuals must complete a waiver of liability. Waivers are available at the Gilberts Police Department and must be completed and returned so that car and patrol assignments can be made. Residents who are interested in participating in the Ride Along Program are invited to stop by the Gilberts Police Department, 86 Railroad Street for more information. Information is also available by calling the station at (847) 428-2954 and asking for the shift supervisor.

House Watch Program
If you are leaving home for an extended period, use timers or other devises to turn lights on and off to make your home looked lived in. Try to have neighbors or relatives pick up mail, mow grass, and clear snow in your driveway.

If you will be away for a week or more, you may request a house-watch by the Police Department. Please call to make the necessary arrangements. Be prepared to supply dates you will be gone, phone number of a person to contact in case of an emergency, description of vehicles left in the driveway and location of lights that are on timers.

Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is available for your children for identification purposes. The department also fingerprints resident for licensing and passports when required by law.

Neighborhood Watch Program
The Village of Gilberts Police Department offers a Neighborhood Watch Program for all residents in the village. The program allows residents and the Police Department the opportunity to work together in preventing crime in the village.

The Neighborhood Watch Group meets on a bi-monthly basis with meetings usually lasting about 1 hour. The Neighborhood Watch Program requires very little time from residents, but can help make a significant difference in the community. The active participation of neighborhood residents is a critical element in community safety-not through vigilantism but simply through a willingness to look out for suspicious activity.

If interested in joining the group or for more information, please contact the Police Department at 847-428-2954.

Gun Locks
The Gilberts Police Department provides free gun locks to all residents requesting assistance in securing their firearms. The gun lock program was started in order to help reduce the likelihood of a tragic accident with a firearm, especially those involving children. You will be asked to complete a form so please bring your FOID card with you.

ABOUT THE CHIEF

Chief Williams assumed command of the Gilberts Police Department on December 1, 2009 after 11 years as Chief of Police in Rolling Meadows. He brings over 40 years experience to the department, having served in addition to Rolling Meadows, as Chief of Police in Macomb, Illinois and a 26 year career with the Lombard Police Department.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

I am privileged to serve as your Chief and look forward to working with a highly talented, motivated and dedicated staff to bring you the very best in police services. We strive to identify the needs and concerns of our community and to work with citizens to develop strategies to address these issues.

Thank you for visiting the Gilberts Police Department webpage. I trust that you will find the information provided to be helpful and timely. If you have questions that are not answered here, feel free to contact me or the department for further information.

CRIME ALERT

Police Dispatch / Emergency 911

Contact Crime Prevention Officer James Levand at 847-428-2954
jlevand123@villageofgilberts.com

Recently many surrounding communities have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of residential burglaries. Many of these residential burglaries have been occurring in daytime hours while the victims are at home. It seems many of these burglars are targeting senior citizens, possibly by following them home from local stores.

The offerders use some kind of ruse to get into the residence including identifying themselves as Public Works employees, or local utility company employees. In another instance a person offered to do driveway repairs for free. When the subject was turned down he asked for a glass of water and was allowed inside the residence. Once insde the residence, they distracted the victim and stole whatever they could find. One of the burglars even had a safe carried out.

As a reminer, please don't ever allow anyone that you don't know inside your residence! All employees, including Village employees have ID cards and or a uniform, and rarely need to gain entry inside your residence. If you have any doubt about a person or something doesn't seem right, contact the Police Department immediately. Please remember that any services offered that seem too good to be true, most likely are.