This section is managed by Deputy Chief April Di Sandro. The mission of the Community Policing Section of the New Lenox Police Department is to facilitate a partnership between the community and the police department. This is accomplished by working with community groups to mutually identify and resolve community problems, and to keep the lines of communication open. The New Lenox Police Department maintains a very active Community Policing Section responsible for an array of community services and programs including:
BASSET Training
Beverage, Alcohol, Sellers and Servers Education and
Training is required by Village Ordinance for local
businesses maintaining a liquor license of A, C, D,
F, and G. Classes are available through the police
department. For more information on the Basset
Program visit the State of lllinois
Basset Training Program
Certified Child Seat Installation
Officers are Certified Child Safety Seat Technicians.
Officers will check for recalls on the child seat,
and whether the seat is properly installed. This is
done by appointment only. Contact
the Community Policing Division.
Citizen's Police
Academy
This is a FREE informational 12-week
program provided as an overview of the how the police
and the Criminal Justice System operate. It is
open to the public, and presented in conjunction with
the Will
County Sheriff’s Police Department.
This program is offered annually beginning in March
of each year. (Applicants must be18 years of age or
older).
Engraver's
Engravers are available to be signed out through the
Community Policing Division for residents to mark their
valuables.
Enhanced Neighboorhood Watch
This program is designed to encourage residents better communicate with the department and help it solve problems affecting the quality of life of the community. If you have a police related issue you feel needs to be addressed please complete an Action
Request Form. Contact the Community Policing
Division if you would like to be involved in your area.
Hunter Safety Course
The Hunter Safety Course is a FREE mandatory two day
class. This course instructs potential hunters on wildlife
conservation, ammunition, first aid, wildlife management,
field safety, basic archery, muzzle loading and state
regulations regarding live fire and hunter responsibility.
Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied
by an adult. To register contact the Community Policing
Division. The Illinois
Department of Natural Resources also hosts
these classes.
Police Department Tours
Tours of the police department are scheduled for local
community groups (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.) through
the Community Policing Division.
Proud American Days
This annual community event in New Lenox is hosted by
the New
Lenox Park District.
The Community Policing Division provides materials and
information regarding the programs offered through the
Police Department.
Saved By the Belt Award
The Community Policing Division recognizes citizens who wear their seatbelts when involved in a crash. Officers nominate person(s) who were involved in a crash which they believe would have sustained increased injuries if they had not been wearing their seat belt.
Torch Run For Special Olympics
The Police Department supports the Special
Olympics of Illinois. The annual
Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year
round fundraiser conducted by officers representing
every branch of law enforcement across the state.
Approximately 3,000 officers carry the Flame of Hope
nearly 1,500 miles, running through thousands of communities
via 23 different legs (routes) to its final destination.
Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois
Summer Games take place in Normal, Illinois. The Torch
Run is in June each year. If you are interested
in making a donation to support the Special Olympics
contact the Community Policing Division.
Other Programs
In addition, Click it or Ticket, Buckle Up America,
Operation Safe Passage, and You Drink, You Drive, You
Lose, are all traffic safety programs/mobilizations
stressing the importance of traffic safety and the
adherence to local traffic laws. All Officers
of the New Lenox Police Department participate in these
programs which are held at various times throughout
the year.
