Police Department

Bartlett Police Department
228 S. Main Street
Bartlett, IL 60103

Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: (630) 837-0846
Fax: (630) 837-0865

Chief of Police: Dan Palmer
Deputy Chief of Operations: Kent Williams
Deputy Chief of Administration: Patrick Ullrich

                    

Our Mission and Vision
Your Police Department, in the interest of providing a safe environment for all and to enhance the quality of life in this community, pledges to serve and protect the life and
property of the people of Bartlett. Our goal is to prevent crime, to preserve the public peace, and uphold those guarantees set down in the Constitution of the United States of America, the laws of the State of Illinois and local ordinances of Bartlett.

This mission grows from our vision of the relationship between the people of Bartlett and the Bartlett Police.

Your police department strives to remain a vital and responsive member of the community. The Bartlett Police have a commitment to training and professionalism and receive their direction and authority from the public trust. This continuing partnership will allow us to change, grow and develop together. With compassion, respect and understanding of your needs, we will be guided by justice both now and tomorrow.

(Mission Vision Statement developed by a Committee of Employees – 1994)

 

The Police Department provides for the public safety and welfare of Bartlett residents and visitors. To efficiently deliver its many programs and services, the Police Department is divided into two divisions, each of which is under the command of a Deputy Chief. These divisions are Administration and Operations. 

The Administration Division performs general administrative functions designed to provide operational support and includes the records section, crossing guards, emergency management, court liaison and a variety of training. The Operations Division includes planning and research (accreditation), the patrol section (includes traffic unit), the investigations and public services bureau (school liaison officers, detectives, drug enforcement officer, crime prevention, directed patrol, and canine unit.)

Police News & Highlights

 

“You Drink & Drive, You Lose" Campaign
The Bartlett Police Department will conduct special patrols this Super Bowl weekend looking for, and cracking down on impaired drivers. This campaign will continue through February 14, 2010.

The Bartlett Police Department would like to remind everyone; if you drink and drive in Bartlett this weekend, You Lose!  If you plan on drinking alcohol while cheering your team on to victory, pass your keys to a sober, designated driver before the Super Bowl party begins.  Follow the rules or law enforcement will penalize you for driving impaired.

The law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety and is coupled with a media campaign that will remind motorists: “You Drink & Drive. You Lose.”

 

Don't Leave Running Vehicle Unattended
With cold winter weather expected to last for the next few weeks, the Bartlett Police Department would like to offer some suggestions to deter residents from becoming victims of motor vehicle theft. Residents are discouraged from warming up their vehicles by leaving them running and unattended in their open garages or driveways. 

Bartlett Police would also like to remind residents to always lock up their vehicles and remove all valuable items. During the past few months, Bartlett Police investigated several motor vehicle thefts, where suspects stole unlocked vehicles with the keys left in the ignition. 

The Bartlett Police Department requests that residents report any suspicious activity immediately, by dialing 9-1-1.

 

Bartlett Police Department Business Alert:
Please be aware of mail or telephone solicitations by Premier Map Company. They are not endorsed by the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce to sell advertising for annual Chamber maps.  The Bartlett Chamber of Commerce only uses Village Profile and warns businesses not to provide any information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, to Premier Map Company.

 

 

Police Open House
The Bartlett Police Department is hosting its annual, free Open House event on Sunday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special police-community event has drawn as many as 800 visitors and proved to be very popular with people of all ages. It allows guests to see various police evidence and weapon displays, meet police K-9 Brewster, find out how suspects are fingerprinted, hang out with McGruff the Crime Dog, use the DUI Fatal Vision Goggles, and learn how to ride the Segway device. Guests will also be able to meet with police personnel, who will be readily available to answer questions and to address any concerns.

Once again, this year’s Police Open House event will coincide with the Bartlett Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast. The breakfast will be held at the Bartlett Fire Barn, 218 Main Street, from 8 a.m. until noon. Please stop by for all-you-can eat pancakes, tasty sausage links, juice, and hot coffee. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 3 & older. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be used to help the Lion’s Club support sight and hearing related charitable causes.

For more information, please contact Sergeant Michael Rummell at 630-837-0846.

 

Bartlett Police Offers Winter Driving Tips
With the first significant snowstorm and the official start of winter approaching, the Bartlett Police Department would like to provide motorists with some safe winter driving tips:

1. Make sure to remove any snow or ice from your vehicle’s windshield, windows, headlights, and taillights before driving.
2. Monitor weather conditions and allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination safely.
3. Reduce your speed and leave plenty of room between vehicles to stop safely.
4. Take it slow when merging into traffic. Sudden movements can cause your vehicle to lose control.
5. Remember, four-wheel-drive does not mean four-wheel-stop. A four-wheel-drive vehicle will not stop any better or faster in snow and icy conditions.
6. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the accelerator slowly is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Apply firm and steady pressure when applying the brakes.
7. Make sure your gas tank is at least half full to avoid your fuel line from freezing.

 

Distracted Driving
Texting while driving, cell phone use, and otherwise being distracted behind the wheel can result in injury or death.  A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that in 2008, more than 5,800 people lost their lives and an estimated 515,000 people were injured in police-reported crashes in which at least one form of driver distraction was reported. Other recent studies have shown that younger drivers are more likely to be distracted while driving compared to other age groups. For example, 16% of all drivers under the age of 20 years in fatal crashes were reported to have been distracted while driving.

Effective January 1, 2010, it is illegal for a person regardless of age, to use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle in a speed zone, in a construction or maintenance speed zone unless there is an emergency situation or the driver is using the device in voice-activated mode. 

Effective January 1, 2010, it is illegal for a person to operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device (wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or sending an electronic message) to compose, send, or read an electronic message. The law does not apply when a driver is using the device in an emergency situation, a driver is using the device in hands-free mode, a driver parked on the shoulder of a roadway, or a driver stopped in obstructed traffic if the vehicle is in neutral or park.

 

Illinois Premise Alert Program at Bartlett Police Department
December 3, 2009 -- DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) and the Bartlett Police Department are encouraging disabled or special needs residents to participate in the Illinois Premise Alert Program (PAP).

Disabled or special needs residents can give their personal information to the Bartlett Police Department, who will then share the information with their 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center, DU-COMM.  The confidential information will be stored in a computer database so first responders such as police and fire personnel will have immediate access to it in the event of an emergency situation. This program is also available to parents, family members, guardians, and caregivers on behalf of a disabled or special needs resident.

The Premise Alert Program forms can be downloaded here and are also available at the Bartlett Police Department’s Records Section. The forms can be mailed or dropped off at the Bartlett Police Department, located at 228 South Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103.

 

View Village of Bartlett Sex Offenders in a larger map
The Bartlett Police Department has compiled a map of all known sex offenders in Bartlett. (Click to view...)

 

Auto-Burglary Prevention Tips
Did you know that it only takes a thief an average of 30 seconds to break into your vehicle and steal your valuables?  Did you also know that it only takes an average of 20 seconds for you to move your valuables out of sight into your trunk? The Bartlett Police Department would like to offer the following prevention tips in order to make a difference in your vulnerability to Auto Burglaries:

• Don’t leave any valuables such as GPS units, MP3 players, purses, wallets, or currency inside your vehicle.
• Don’t forget to lock your vehicle & completely roll up your windows.
• Set the vehicle’s alarm system or anti-theft device.
• Turn on the outside lights to your residence at nighttime to deter criminals from taking advantage of the cover of darkness.
• Try to park your vehicle inside your garage instead of outside on your driveway or street.
• Try to park your vehicle in a busy, well-lighted area to take advantage of natural surveillance. 
  
  

 

 

Some Laws You Should Know About
On Tuesday, July 7, 2009 the Village Board approved numerous changes to the Animal Control & Dog Ordinance. The majority of the changes deal with new and revised definitions and new prohibited acts. The revised ordinance became enforceable on Friday, July 17, 2009.

 Animal Control and Dog Ordinance
 
Also:                   
Teen Driving Laws - Graduated Driver Licensing
Curfew Laws
BB, Pellet, Airsoft, and Paintball Guns Are Prohibited

 


BARTLETT POLICE COMMUNITY SURVEY
The Bartlett Police Department strives to provide the citizens of Bartlett the highest level of service possible. In order to accomplish this goal, and to evaluate the courtesy, efficiency and effectiveness of the department, we would like to have your input on the job that we are doing. Please take a few minutes to complete a community survey, available through the link below.. Thank you for your time and interest in helping the department improve our service to the community.

Police Community Survey





You Should Know

Witness/Victim Information
If you are a victim or a witness on a criminal case that occurred within the Village of Bartlett, you may be entitled to victim/witness assistance provided through a number of federal, state or county assistance programs. If you are a victim of domestic violence you can call the Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line 1-877-TO END DV [1-877-863-6338]. This is a toll free, confidential, multi-lingual 24-hour referral assistance for victims of domestic violence.

For further information, please visit the following web sites:

Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Victim Assistance
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Cook County State’s Attorney Community Outreach
DuPage County Victim Services Unit
Kane County Victims’ Rights Unit



TDD/TTY
This telephone/printer system for the hearing impaired enables the Bartlett Police and Fire Departments to communicate with hearing impaired citizens in emergency situations. Emergency/NonEmergency #: 911 (Du Comm dispatch center).


DuComm
Police and Fire Services are dispatched by DuPage Public Safety Communications (DuComm). Located in Glendale Heights, they handle this service for 12 area police departments and 15 fire departments. All calls for service, whether routine or emergency in nature, should be directed to the 911 Operator. Dial 911 for all police service calls. For more information on DuComm services visit www.ducomm.org.


Identity Theft
Stealing someone’s identity to buy everything from cars, consumer goods, and mortgages, while leaving the victim’s credit rating in ruins is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. The Bartlett Police Department can offer tips and information that will keep you from becoming a victim of Identity theft.

For further information, please visit the following web sites:
Federal Trade Commission - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
U.S. Department of Justice  - http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
Social Security Administration - http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm


Telephone Solicitations
One issue that is continually brought to the attention of the Bartlett Police Department is fundraising attempts through telephone solicitation of residents and businesses. Many of these fundraisers will imply that the Bartlett Police Department in some way benefits from the donation. In fact it does not. The Bartlett Police Department does not authorize nor does it want any organization to solicit on its behalf. The department is funded through municipal taxes and fees that are authorized and budgeted by the Village of Bartlett Board of Trustees.

If a fundraiser states that they represent the Bartlett Police Department, you are asked to please file a formal police report so their claim can be fully investigated. When reporting these solicitations, residents are asked to provide as much information as possible, including the name of the person calling, the name and address of the organization, and any telephone numbers provided. Illinois law requires paid fundraisers to identify themselves as such and to name the organization for which they are soliciting. The solicitations can be reported to the Bartlett Police Department by calling (630) 837-0846 or by sending an e-mail to: bartlett@village.bartlett.il.us.

In some cases, organizations, such as the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Metropolitan Alliance of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police, may in fact have individual members of the Bartlett Police Department as members of their organization. However no one at the Bartlett Police Department has given consent to or hired telemarketers to solicit funds on behalf of the department. The decision to solicit funds through this type of telemarketing is being made by persons outside of our community.

Be assured that the Bartlett Police receives no direct benefit from these solicitations nor would it accept any. The department has received complaints that some telemarketers not only imply that they are the Bartlett Police, but that donating will somehow improve the donor’s service level. This could not be further from the truth. The Bartlett Police Department prides itself on the high level of service it provides to all residents.

The Bartlett Police Department appreciates the support of our residents and business owners, but asks that if you choose to donate to a soliciting organization you do so based on your personal preference and choice and not because you feel pressured or swayed by the implication that the money will find its way to the local police officer or police department.
To learn more about Illinois laws regarding charitable solicitations, you may also visit the Illinois Attorney General’s Office website at: www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov.


Vacation Watch
Residents going on vacation may visit the Bartlett Police Department to give them the pertinent information. Periodic premise inspections are performed. Vacation Watch Application

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