Department History

Department History

The Prospect Heights Police Department became operational on October 1, 1990, with

  • 1 Chief
  • 1 Records Clerk.
  • 1 Secretary
  • 3 Sergeants
  • 14 Patrol Officers

Before that date, police services were provided through a contract with the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department. In 1996, the department moved into a new modern facility at 14 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070

Former Police Chiefs

  • Robert B. Bonneville           1990-1998
  • Bruce A. Morris                1998-2010
  • James J. Dunne                 2011-2015
  • Alan Steffen                    2016-2018
  • James Zawlocki                 2019-2022
  • William Caponigro             2022-2025

Commitment to Raising the Quality of Life

The Prospect Heights Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within the community. The department prioritizes collaboration with the public and offers a diverse array of programs and informational resources to support this commitment.