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Evanston Police Department Reports "Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign a Success

The Evanston Police Department’s Traffic Management Bureau, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT/DTS), conducted another highly successful holiday safe driving campaign. Between November 14 and the 27, 2011, IDOT/DTS sponsored enforcement, to remind motorists... Continue

Evanston PD Highlighted on MSNBC Series "The Squeeze"

Evanston PD has been working for several months with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department on a large drug enforcement effort. A part of this overall investigation was filmed in Evanston for an MSNBC series called “The Squeeze,” a Cook County... Continue

Inaugural Chiefs' Luncheon a Success

The Inaugural Chiefs’ Luncheon, presented by the Evanston Police and Fire Foundation, was held on Thursday, November 10 at Prairie Moon restaurant in Evanston. The reception also included a special exhibit and presentation by the Evanston History Center. Established in 2011,... Continue

Evanston Campaign to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence Month

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month all over the United States. Events of remembrance and advocacy are held on various dates throughout October. Domestic Violence Awareness month was first observed in 1987. This year, the... Continue

Public Service Message on Theft from the Evanston Police Department

The Evanston Police Department is asking residents to assist in reducing the opportunities for thefts and burglaries. Residents are encouraged to take extra steps in preventing these types of crimes by locking your doors and windows when not home... Continue

File of L.I.F.E. for Evanston Residents

“Designed to speak for you when you can’t!” The City of Evanston’s File of L.I.F.E. program allows a resident to communicate with emergency responders even if they are unresponsive. The File of L.I.F.E., a plastic pouch with a bright red... Continue

Citizen Police Academy Opens Registration for Fall Session

The Evanston Police Department has opened up registration for its Fall 2011 Citizen Police Academy program. The Citizen Police Academy is a twelve week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Evanston Police Department. It consists... Continue

Evanston Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

On 2-24-11, at approximately 6:14 a.m. Evanston police responded to the area of Oakton St. and Callan Ave. Evanston, Illinois referencing a motor vehicle accident. Preliminary investigation indicates that the driver was traveling east bound on Oakton St. and failed... Continue

Evanston Police Begin Crackdown- Steps up late-night impaired driving and safety belt enforcement

The Evanston Police Department today announced its late-night plans for Labor Day focusing on the most deadly time of day for motor vehicle fatalities. The intensified enforcement effort against the overwhelming number of late-night impaired drivers and safety belt violators... Continue

Evanston Police to Conduct Roadside Safety Check Sept. 3

The Evanston Police Department has announced that they will be conducting a Roadside Safety Check beginning on Friday September 3, 2010, from 10:00 p.m. to Saturday September 4, 2010 at 6:00 a.m. The safety check will be conducted in a... Continue

EPD's Citizen Police Academy Begins Sept. 2 - Register Now

EPD's Citizen Police Academy The Evanston Police Department offers a free 12-week program to understand the work of our police department and the life of a patrol officer through its Citizen Police Academy. Learn the shoot-don't-shoot protocols, ride shotgun on... Continue

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