Community Policing Unit

As a part of the Field Operations Division, the Community Policing Unit is comprised of Problem Solving Team Officers (PST), Foot Patrol Officers, and School Resource Officers (SROs).  PST Officers serve as a community policing mechanism by making personal contacts with area residents and merchants, as well as providing a broad spectrum of proactive and preventive community services (attending neighborhood meetings, providing security assessments, safety presentations, etc.).

The Community Policing Unit is headed by a  Commander along with a Sergeant who directly supervise the efforts of the Officers to maximize the effectiveness in dealing with quality of life issues, crime issues, and assisting the public with organizing community groups within the City of Evanston.  Additionally, foot patrol officers assist with citywide concerns that may require a targeted approach.  The Department's Community Engagement and Programs Coordinator also falls under the Community Policing Unit and is responsible for the facilitation of many of the department's community programs, such as Citizen Police Academy and Explorers.

The Community Policing Unit offers several services and programs.

Security Assessment/Training Request

This service is offered to Evanston residents and businesses. An officer will come to your home or business to assess the vulnerability of your home and address your security concerns. Officers can then provide feedback and or training recommendations.

Use this form to submit a security assessment request.

Speaker Presentation Request

Members of our Community Policing Unit are available for speaking engagements and community events as time permits.  Officers are skilled in school safety talks, panel discussions, presentations, and fairs.  *Please note that every effort will be made to fulfill requests as resources allow; we reserve the right to decline a request. 

Use this form to submit a speaker presentation request.

Station Tour Request

The Evanston Police Department offers police station tours to local organizations and community groups within Evanston.

Please review the tour guidelines below before submitting your request:

• Tours are available Tuesday through Friday

• Tours last approximately 1-1.5 hours and include a short briefing, a tour of certain areas in the department, and a Q & A session

• Tour requests should be submitted at least two weeks before the preferred date

• Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour start time

• Tours can accommodate up to 20 people total, including chaperones.

• The minimum age for station tours is 7 years of age

• Tour groups with children are required to have 1 chaperone per 5 children. Example 15 children = 3 chaperones

For individuals who may want to learn more about the police department, please visit the Citizen Police Academy page. The Citizen Police Academy not only includes a station tour but also gives an in-depth look into the different operations of the department.

Use this form to submit a station tour request.