The Rockford Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer, until May 31st 2013.
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Geographic Policing Initiative
In late 2009, the Rockford Police Department initiated a project to develop the framework for moving the Department from a centralized, functional organization to a decentralized, multiple district structure. It was envisioned that functional areas such as patrol, traffic, investigations, etc. would be integrated under a single command in each district. The approach envisioned taking an area of the City, establish a police station in that area, and provide police-related services in that district with staff operating from that police station. The intent of this scaled approach was to provide a means to experiment, test, and evaluate operating as a decentralized, district policing department.
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National Police Week 2013 - May 12-18
Click HERE to view photos from the Rockford Police Display at Cherry Vale Mall
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VISION STATEMENT
A City free from crime and public disorder
MISSION STATEMENT
The members of the Rockford Police Department are committed to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life through an active
partnership with our community.
VALUES
INTEGRITY: We are committed to be ethical, honest, and sincere in all relationships.
RESPECT: We serve our citizens and team members in an open, courteous,and respectful manner.
PROFESSIONALISM: We ensure the proper, lawful, and unbiased application of police powers.
SERVICE: We are dedicated, responsive and accountable to each other and the community we serve. Service is exemplified through innovative teamwork aimed at problem-solving, creativity, and community policing initiatives such as district policing.
COURAGE: We recognize the dangers inherent in our profession and are willing to place the safety of others above that of our own. We readily confront all challenges with the mind-set of never giving up.
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How to report your experience with the Rockford Police Department
The Rockford Police Department is dedicated to providing the best possible police service to all citizens. We welcome information about positive interactions as well as reports of instances where improvements may be needed.
Como reportar sus experiencias con el departamento de Policia de Rockford
El Departamento de la Policia de Rockford esta dedicado a proveer el mejor servicio posible a todos los habitantes de la ciudad. Cualquier tipo de informacion sobre como crear una interaccion positiva es bienvenida, al igual que cualquier reporte de instancias donde quizas se necesiten mejorias.
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The Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners selects police officers through written exams, oral interviews, physical examinations and personality assessments. The Board is also responsible for appointing the Chief of Police who is a City department head and reports directly to the Mayor. The Department employs 33 civilians, including secretaries, clerks, police technicians, data entry operators and one chaplain outreach worker. The Department maintains a fleet of vehicles including marked patrol cars, prisoner transport vans, specialized bomb handling vehicle, SWAT vans and unmarked vehicles.
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Organization of the Police Department
The Police Department is comprised of four bureaus, each bureau is commanded by a deputy chief of police.The four bureaus include:
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Rockford Police Department Annual Reports
Click HERE to view the Rockford Police Department - 2011 Annual Report
Click HERE to View the Rockford Police Department - 2010 Annual Report
Click HERE to view the Rockford Police Department - 2009 Annual Report
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Click HERE to view the 2011 Rockford Police Department Bias Free Policing Report
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Click above to view the 2012-2014 Rockford Police Department - Strategic Plan
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Click above to view the Rockford Police Pilot Police District - Recommendations for Implementation
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Rockford Police Department Youth Academies
WEST
DATE: June 24 – 28, 2013 (Monday – Friday)
TIME: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Kennedy Middle School
520 N. Pierpont Ave. in Rockford, Il 61101
AGE: 13 – 17 years oldClick
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- Click HERE for Rules
- Click HERE for Application
- Click HERE for Waiver Form
EAST
Date: July 8 – 12, 2013 (Monday – Friday)
TIME: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Patriot’s Gateway Center
615 S. 5th St. in Rockford, Il 61104
AGE: 13 – 17 years old
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- Click HERE for Rules
- Click HERE for Application
- Click HERE for Waiver Form
Rockford Police Department Junoir Academies
DATE: June 10 – June 14, 2013 (Monday-Friday)
TIME: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Second Congregational United Church
318 North Church St.
Rockford, IL 61101
AGE: 13-17 years old
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- Click HERE for Rules
- Click HERE for Application
- Click HERE for Waiver Form
DATE: August 5th – 9th, 2013 (Monday-Friday)
TIME: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Heartland Community Church
1280 S. Alpine Rd.
Rockford, IL 61108
AGE: 13-17 years old
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- Click HERE for Rules
- Click HERE for Application
- Click HERE for Waiver Form
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Spring 2013 - Citizens Police Academy
03/27/2013 - 05/15/2013
6pm -8pm
Since 2009 the Rockford Police Department has been engaging the community by offering a Citizen’s Police Academy; and the mission of the Citizens Police Academy is to build cooperative relationships between citizens and the police through training and education. The police academy produces a network of informed citizens who can return to their neighborhoods to organize, encourage and mobilize others, to partner with police in reducing crime in Rockford; and the success of the Citizens Police Academy has led to the formation of the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) volunteer program in 2010 and has contributed to over 3,000 hours of volunteer service to the Rockford Police Department; and Volunteers can be an important part of any organization and are proven to be a valuable asset to law enforcement agencies. Volunteers help to increase police responsiveness, service delivery, and information input, and they provide new program opportunities. In addition, volunteers can bring new skills and expertise to the job and prompt new enthusiasm.
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Rockford Police Explorer Program Post 911 Orientation
On Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 the Rockford Police Department will host the Rockford Police Department Explorer Program, Post 911, orientation. The program will begin in January 2013.
The meeting is an introductory for prospective Explorers who are interested in a career in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement, between the ages or 14 – 18 years old, and who are Rockford residence or attend a school in Rockford. A parent or guardian must attend the event with the prospective Explorers.
The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main St, Rockford, IL 61101. The meeting will start at 7 pm and is expected to last 1 hour.
For more information please contact Investigator Matthew Krantz at 815-494-0655 or Officer Patrice Turner at 815-494-1018.
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Click Above to View the Rockford Police Department - 2010 Bias-Free Policing Report
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Click HERE to view the Rockford Police Department Unsolved Murders Webpage
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Winnebago County Arrest & Jail Information
Click HERE to access the Winnebago County Arrest & Jail Information website
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Crimemapping.com
Crimemapping.com is an interactive mapping software application that allows users to view incidents and locations of crimes committed in the City of Rockford. This web-based application allows anyone with internet access an immediate view of city crime data. Data is updated daily and presents a detailed snapshot of crime activity within the City of Rockford. Crimemapping.com maps 15 categories of crime data. These categories are; Arson, Assault, Burglary, Disturbing the Peace, Drug/Alcohol Violations, DUI, Fraud, Homicide, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Theft/Larceny, Vandalism, Vehicle Break-in/Theft and Weapons. The categories are defined by the application and are the same for all participating agencies. Certain highly personal or sensitive crimes have not been included for viewing such as Sexual Assaults and Kidnapping. This site will always contain the last 90 days of offenses and will allow the user to customize the timeframe and offense categories they wish to view.
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OffenderWatch
The Rockford Police Department is pleased to announce the purchase of OffenderWatch, the nation’s leading registered sex offender management and community notification tool. OffenderWatch is utilized by over 1000 law enforcement agencies in 39 states. The citizens of Rockford are now able to view real-time information on all publishable offenders within a specific radius of the address you enter. The best way to stay informed is by using the e-mail alert system. The e-mail alert system will send you an e-mail alert if a new offender registers an address within the specified radius of any address you register. There is no cost for this service and no limit to the number of addresses you can register. Your e-mail address and personal information are kept confidential. Tell neighbor and friends to register their home, school, day care, park, parents or children’s homes. This amazing tool allows the citizens of Rockford and the Police Department to form a partnership to ensure all offenders obey the requirements of the sex offender registration act. Most importantly, this partnership will allow us all to provide the best possible protection for those who need it to the most, our children. For questions concerning our sex offender community awareness program, please contact: Rockford IL Police Department 420 West State Street Rockford, IL 61101 Telephone: (815) 987-8011 Email: OffenderWatch@rockfordil.gov
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Police Department Crime Statistics and Reports:
(PDFs) Beginning January 1, 2006, the Rockford Police Department implemented a new police report writing and records management system called NetRMS. NetRMS incorporates NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) reporting which collects comprehensive data about a crime incident. NIBRS reporting replaces the traditional Summary UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) that has been in place in the country since Rockford 1930. . .
Press Releases
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Click HERE for information on Rockford Police Chaplains
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