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Bellwood Police Department
Non Emergency: (708) 547-3500
Emergency: 911
The Bellwood Police Department was established in 1900, the same year in which the village was incorporated. Over the years the department has progressed into a well-established, modern law enforcement agency.
The primary function of the Bellwood Police Department is enforce all federal, state and local ordinances; preserve life and property; deter crime; apprehend and prosecute offenders; and increase public awareness to enhance the quality of life in the village. The department’s mission is to promote, preserve and deliver a sense of security, safety and quality services to all members of the community and to those who pass within our borders.
The Bellwood Police Department is divided into four divisions:
Operations/Patrol Division - Responsible for daily patrol, routine, on view and emergency calls. Enforces all laws, makes arrests when necessary. Handles all traffic violations and accidents.
Investigative Division - Responsible for follow-up investigation on all assignments that may require in-depth investigation. Also follows up juvenile crime (as does juvenile officers).
Service Division - Responsible for assisting the police department in all areas of support and technology (e.g. vehicle maintenance, computers, dispatch 911, etc.). Responsible for all administrative services provided by the department.
Community Policing Division - Responsible for building relationships and partnerships between the community, civic organizations, village officials and police.
The Bellwood Police Department also provides an array of services and programs:
BADGE (Balance Approach to Drug and Gang Elimination) Program
Beautification Committee
Bellwood Community Basketball Tournament
Bellwood Neighborhood Watch Program/Scholarship Fund
Bellwood Police Explorers
Bicycle Patrol
Canine Unit
Climb With a Cop Program
Community Policing Program
Computer Training
DARE Program Mentor Program
Overweight Truck Enforcement
PACT (Police and Children Together) Camp
PHAT (Progressive Hardworking Attentive Team) Community Youth Group
Safe Haven
School Liaison Officer
Senior Citizen Police Academy
Senior Citizen Prom
Summer Job Program
Tactical Unit
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