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West Chicago and Geneva Police Departments Embrace Drone Technology for Enhanced Public Safety

In a bid to bolster their arsenal of crime-fighting tools, both the West Chicago and Geneva Police Departments have adopted drones as integral components of their operations. This move signals a shift towards leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety and improve efficiency in law enforcement tasks. Robyn Arms, Communications Officer and School Resource Officer…

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WeGo Police Offer Vehicle Safety Tips : West Chicago News, Police News, Police Blotter, Arrest Report News - Safety Tips from West Chicago Police Department

WeGo Police Offer Vehicle Safety Tips

As summer has arrived, so has an unfortunate uptick in opportunistic crimes, including vehicle thefts and break-ins. The West Chicago Police Department recently shared some invaluable vehicle safety tips on their Facebook page, and here’s how you can amplify their advice to safeguard your belongings and your vehicle during the sunny season. Take Your Keys…

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Forest Preserve District Police Seek Re-Accreditation, Request Public Input

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Law Enforcement department hosted an on-site assessment on April 1– 3 in an effort to renew its accreditation with the nationally recognized Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies by verifying that it meets the agency’s strict professional standards. As part of the assessment process, members of the…

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Why are flags at half staff in Illinois? Governor Orders Flags At Half Staff In Honor of Christina Musil, Dekalb Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Line Of Duty - West Chicago Voice Newspaper

Funeral Today For Dekalb Deputy Killed In The Line of Duty

A tragic incident has rocked DeKalb County as the community mourns the loss of 35-year-old Sheriff’s Deputy, Christina Musil. Thursday, while on duty and parked on the right shoulder of southbound Illinois Route 23, Musil’s life was cut short when a single-unit Kenworth truck veered off the roadway and collided with her vehicle, ultimately resulting…

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Registration Open For Spring 2024 Citizen’s Police Academy Program

January 23, 2023 Heather Niziolek-  Staff Writer The West Chicago Police Department’s Spring 2024 Citizens Police Academy program is currently accepting applications. The West Chicago Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming ten-week Citizens Police Academy program, open to residents and individuals working in the West Chicago area. This comprehensive program aims to provide…

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