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CRESTWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
It is the mission of the Crestwood Police Department to provide professional, high-quality, and effective police service in partnership with the community. We, the members of the Crestwood Police Department, believe that our work has a vital impact on the quality of life in our community. To demonstrate our commitment to our profession, on and off duty, we subscribe to the following values: Integrity, Commitment to Employees, Community Partnership, Community Sensitive Policing, and Professionalism.
13840 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 371-4800, Press 5000 at the Main Menu
Non-Emergency Phone: (708) 385-5131
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*NOTICE*
The Village of Crestwood is committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of all residents. In line with this commitment, the Crestwood Police Department has introduced the Citizens at Risk program, also known as Occupants with Autism, to provide crucial information to emergency responders during response calls.
This initiative utilizes the placement of decals and a registration system to inform first responders about individuals with autism residing in homes or as drivers or passengers in vehicles. The program offers free decals to residents of Crestwood as well as non-residents who are employed or attend school in the area. These decals can be affixed near the front door of homes and/or on the rear window of vehicles, effectively alerting law enforcement officers to the presence of an occupant with autism.
By recognizing the decal, officers can draw upon their autism training and adjust their approach accordingly, understanding that the individual may not communicate, respond to verbal commands, or be aware of potential dangers.
Residents who wish to participate in the program but prefer not to display the decal can still complete the form and register without placing the sticker on their home or vehicle. The Crestwood Police Department will then flag the address in their dispatch system, ensuring that arriving officers are aware of the presence of an individual with autism in the home.
This free and voluntary database managed by the department is designed to provide peace of mind to our residents. It serves as a valuable tool for enhancing interactions involving individuals with autism, among other situations, and the men and women of the Crestwood Police Department. The decals will serve as a visible notification not only to police but to all first responders.
The Crestwood Police Department remains committed to ongoing training on the best techniques and approaches for law enforcement encounters with individuals on the autism spectrum. By continuously enhancing their knowledge and understanding, the department strives to ensure the safety and well-being of all community members.
Please fill out the linked form to participate. You will scroll down and on the bottom right, "At Risk Residents" is the form you will fill out. Once completed, stop by the station to pick up your stickers. If you have any questions about this program, please email crestwoodpolicedept@gmail.com.
*NOTICE*
The Crestwood Police Department recently issued new policies to ensure compliance with the VOICES Act. If you submitted a U or T visa certification form to the Crestwood Police Department within the past few years and believe your certification request or appeal may have been denied in error, the Crestwood Police Department invites you to resubmit a new request. The Crestwood Police Department considers each request individually and will decide whether to complete the resubmitted certification based on state and federal law.
For More Information, Please Click Here
Please submit all U or T Visa requests to:
Chief of Police
13840 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418
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