Police Programs

Summer Outreach Program for At-Risk Youth

The Prospect Heights Police Department is pleased to announce the continuation of its Summer Youth Outreach Program this year. The primary objective of this initiative is to foster positive relationships with the young men and women who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community.

While we acknowledge the enjoyment associated with our Summer Youth Outreach Programs, it is important to highlight their educational significance.

Numerous organizations within our community and neighboring areas have established scholarships for underprivileged youth who engage in community activities, such as the Summer Youth Outreach Program. Our officers enjoy recognizing familiar faces and observing the positive development of the children in Prospect Heights as they experience constructive interactions with law enforcement. Additionally, our programs provide valuable networking opportunities, connecting youth with local organizations that offer scholarship prospects.

The members of the Prospect Heights Police Department anticipate collaborating with parents and youth throughout this summer outreach initiative.

For questions, contact Officer Blanco at 847-398-5511 x125 or wblanco@prospect-heights.org.

Summer Outreach Program Registration Form

Citizen's Police Academy

The Prospect Heights Citizen Police Academy is a program designed for residents and individuals who are employed within the City of Prospect Heights, provided they are at least 18 years of age. This academy aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the mission, values, and operations of the Police Department. The curriculum includes hands-on experiences and critical insights into the nature of police services.

The police department's objective is for graduates to possess an enhanced understanding of the services rendered by the Prospect Heights Police Department upon successful completion of the program. Furthermore, graduates will be afforded the opportunity to join our Volunteer Program, which assists the Police Department in providing additional non-emergency services.
 
For questions, contact Sergeant Deol at 847-398-5511 x167 or pdeol@prospect-heights.org 

Homeland Security Investigations Victim Notification Program

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), is committed to protecting the public and ensuring that the rights of victims are carefully observed. HSI administers the Victim Notification Program which allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. However, victims and witnesses are required to register with ICE in order to receive notification of a criminal alien's release. Listed below is a link to the HSI Victim Notification Program.

HSI Victim Notification Program

The Illinois Premise Alert Program

The Illinois Premise Alert Program (Public Act 96-0788) provides for Public Safety Agencies in the State of Illinois to allow people with special needs to provide information to police to be kept in a database. The information can then be provided to responders dealing with situations involving the Special Needs individuals. The below information provided by you will be kept confidential and used only to provide Police personnel with the information needed to deal with situations or emergencies involving a Special Needs person.
 
Illinois Premise Alert Registration Form

Telephone Reassurance (Well-Being Check) Program

Over the years, the Prospect Heights Police Department has engaged with numerous residents, including those who have experienced prolonged isolation, resulting in their well-being being overlooked, as well as individuals who have recently encountered misfortune and are striving to regain stability. While these residents may outwardly appear to be managing, many are, in fact, at a point where they could benefit from additional support.

This need has become particularly evident during periods of extreme weather conditions. In response, the Prospect Heights Police Department has established a telephone reassurance program designed to assist our citizens and neighbors in their times of need.

Participation in this program is entirely voluntary. Our approach involves periodic phone calls to individuals to reaffirm that they have not been forgotten. Should a resident express the need for special assistance, we will complete a "telephone reassurance" form and ensure that one of our trained citizen volunteers will reach out to check on them. This outreach may subsequently be followed by a visit from a police officer or police social worker. We typically identify these residents during wellness check calls, at which point we can offer the support available through this program.
 
To sign up, please contact the Police Department at (847) 398-5511.