COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION - EVIDENCE
EXPLORERS PROGRAM - NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT TEAM
PATROL - TRAFFIC
CENTRAL RECORDS
Central records is responsible
for processing all written police reports, including accidents
and enters all pertinent information from these reports including
the narrative from the sworn officers report into the Records
Management System. File and record all moving citations issued
by officers and prepare court files. Mail requests to the Secretary
of State for certified driving records[abstracts] for use in
court. Provide customer service for citizens and insurance companies
needing copies of police reports and to provide information concerning
other police and city functions. Microfilm preparation to reduce
the huge volume of paper work and to provide for an orderly storage
and retrieval system. The Bureau of Identification compares,
classifies and files all fingerprint cards and photographs of
all arrestees, and applicants for employment with the City of
Waukegan Fire and Police Departments, business and liquor licenses,
taxi applicants, and any other occupation that would require
a background check. Train officers in the use of the Compu-capture
mugshot system and with booking procedures utilizing the Jail
Management System. Also maintain and upgrade this systems as
needed. Responsibility also includes jail operation which consists
of physical maintenance, supervision, mattress and blanket cleaning,
food supplies, inspection of cells, and working with the Department
of corrections to maintain compliance with Municipal Jail and
Lock-up Standards. Crime studies analyzes, records, and reports
all criminal activity listed on Police reports to the appropriate
State and Federal agencies.
COMMUNICATIONS
This department responsibilities
include the performance of all aspects of communications for
the Fire and Police Departments. This includes the answering
of all emergency and non-emergency phone calls; dispatching all
calls that require a fire or police response; make all entries
into the law enforcement computer; keep alarm computer updated
and provide proper fire or police response when alarms are activated;
keep all records updated which also includes the daily maintenance
of the 911 MSAG [master street address guide], and daily retention
of all computer generated printouts of 911 calls; run checks
for officers on the street through state [LEADS] and national
[NCIC] computer networks, which includes license and subject
information, warrant checks as well as checking property to determine
if it has bee reported stolen.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
The Community Services Division
is primarily a service oriented division responsible for a wide
range of programs. The programs have been designed to educate
and establish partnerships with all facets of the community in
order to reduce crime, the fear of crime and improve the quality
of life of all Waukegan residents.
The Community Services Division organizational structure contains the following units that are responsible for providing departmental services.
- Citizen's Police Academy
- Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association
- Community Policing Unit
- Crime Prevention Bureau
- D.A.R.E.
- E.S.D.A.
- Landlord Training Program
- Middle School Liaison Officer
- Neighborhood Watch Bureau
- Training Office
- Volunteers in Policing Program
- Waukegan Housing Authority Liaison Officer
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS
The Community Service Officer
is created as a volunteer group, duly sworn as a C.S.O. and appointed
with the approval of the Mayor and/or the Chief of Police. Some
of the volunteer functions of the C.S.O. will be mandatory duties
in the police booking room on weekends, traffic direction and
security duties at the City's "special events" (ie.
parades, festivals) and other duties as requested by the Chief
of Police or his designee.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
The Criminal Investigations
Division is responsible for conducting thorough investigations
of criminal activities occurring in the City of Waukegan. The
Investigations Division is divided into two Bureaus, the Detective
Bureau and Juvenile Bureau. The Detective Bureau investigates
criminal activity which is committed by adult offenders, while
the Juvenile Bureau concentrates on those crimes that are committed
by juvenile offenders. These investigations are normally considered
beyond the scope of the Patrol officer's duties and can be more
effectively conducted by officers in a specialized unit. Both
Bureaus work together and augment each other as the need arises.
The ultimate goal of this division is to reduce crime in the
City of Waukegan by concentrating on vigorous, intelligent and
thorough follow-up investigations of criminal offenses leading
to case clearance by the arrest and successful prosecution of
those persons who commit criminal acts.
EVIDENCE
The evidence officer is a
sworn member of the police department and is responsible for
the recording and storage of all evidence and found items collected
by the members of the Waukegan Police Department. Further duties
include the transportation of evidence requiring scientific analysis
to and from the Northern Illinois Police Crime Laboratory. Those
items necessary for court proceedings will be made available
for the officers involved. Narcotics and illegal drugs will also
be transported to the Crime Laboratory for analysis, storage
and destruction. Found or seized moneys will also be recorded
and deposited in the proper account held by the department for
this purpose. It will also be the responsibility of the evidence
officer to return property to its rightful owner, whether by
proof of ownership or court order. Unclaimed property will be
disposed of pursuant to applicable statues and ordinances.
EXPLORERS PROGRAM
The Police Explorer Program is designed to educate 14 to 20 year
old individuals about a career in law enforcement. For more information
call, (847) 599-2523.
This unit consists of sworn police officers who are specially trained, equipped and who have the full-time responsibility of the suppression of illegal gang activity within the City of Waukegan. These officers work to identify gang members, provide gang intelligence to other police units and suppress illegal gang activity through aggressive preventive patrol. they also conduct the investigation of crimes which are believed to have been committed by gang members as a function of their gang affiliated activities.
This unit consists of sworn police officers who have been specially trained and equipped to enforce laws pertaining to the possession, sale and manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs and narcotics. These officers specialize in the undercover investigation of cases involving the trafficking of controlled substances and illegal drugs where conventional police personnel and tactics have been ineffective. these officers also perform investigations of a covert nature where undercover personnel and vehicles are required, such as in complaints of gambling and prostitution.
PATROL
The patrol division consists
of approximately 90 uniformed police officers assigned as necessary
by time and location to protect life, property, and to preserve
the peace. It provides immediate service to the community by
response to calls for service and also by taking action in on-view
situations. The patrol division officers are assigned in marked
and unmarked cars, motorcycles and also on foot/bicycles with
an emphasis towards the reduction of the opportunity for offenders
to commit offenses, both criminal and traffic. Patrol officers
are assigned specific zones within the city geographically designed
to provide quick response to calls for service at any location
in the city. They also monitor and control traffic by the enforcement
of all applicable traffic laws and help motorists in need of
assistance. Patrol officers also investigate traffic accidents,
reports of crime and prepare all necessary written reports of
these incidents. When possible those offenders responsible for
any criminal acts are arrested and prosecuted through the officer's
investigation and knowledge of the facts.
TRAFFIC
The Traffic Bureau provides
traffic and parking enforcement throughout the city. This unit
is also investigates all fatal and serious injury accidents along
with the follow-up investigation of all hit and run accidents.
It also processes and files all traffic accident reports, moving
traffic citations and mails traffic accident reports to the state
in compliance with state regulations. This unit provides traffic
surveys and traffic counts upon request from the engineering
department, as well as from government officials and other city
agencies. Is also responsible for planning and providing traffic
control and security for special events, parades, festivals,
and other special functions. Further duties include the supervision
of 34 school crossing guards which includes the filling of vacancies
at designated corners as the need arises. In conjunction with
parking enforcement the Traffic Bureau is responsible for the
administrative adjudication of parking tickets. This includes
the supervision of the parking administrator, who distributes
and processes parking violation notices, hearing notices, fines
and penalty notices, suspension and additional notices. Supervise
and provide security for hearings held by the Parking hearing
officer. Notify and inspect all taxicab and livery paratransit
services licensed by the city. Since August 1993, the Traffic
Bureau has provided an extensive DUI enforcement program under
a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation and the
United States Department of Transportation. Under this grant
two full time officers concentrate on DUI enforcement. As a part
of this program, the Traffic Bureau has conducted selective enforcement
roadblocks, public awareness and informational campaigns, seat
belt surveys and enforcement. For more information call, (847)
599-2636.
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