EFFINGHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS
Investigations / Narcotics Investigation
The investigations section of the Effingham Police Department investigates major crimes such as drug manufacturing and distribution, homicides, robbery, sexual assualts, missing persons, bank fraud and burglary. The division consists of four investigators which conduct interviews, assist with polygraph testing, crime scene evaluation and processing and general investigation duties.
Patrol
The Patrol Section of the Effingham Police Department is comprised of four shifts which include one Sergeant, one Corporal, and two regular Patrolmen per shift. The responsibility of this section is general patrol to include traffic control, community policing, Business Watch program, Vacation Home Watch program, accident investigations, and preliminary contact for service.
K-9 Unit
Corporal Danny Lake and K-9 Officer Kilo represent the K-9 team of the Effingham Police Department. In addition to normal patrol duties, Corporal Lake and Officer Kilo assist investigations with drug interdiction, missing person searches and criminal apprehension.
Corporal Danny Lake and Kilo attend numerous training sessions each year to maintain the proficiency of the team. Along with continuous training, Corporal Lake and K-9 Officer Kilo conduct several demonstrations for community groups throughout the Effingham area.
Records
The Records Section is responsible for the management and coordination of police records which include processing all reports and citations. The Records Section is open to the public Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requests for police reports should be made in person at the Effingham Police Department at 206 E. Section, Effingham IL, 62401. Copies of most accident reports are available upon request at a cost of $3.00 each. Property reports documenting lost or stolen property are available upon request for $3.00.
Other types of police reports may be obtained by filing a Freedom of Information Act request. These reports will be released according to the provisions outlined in the Act. Cost of these reports is 20 cents per page.
Communications/Dispatcher
Effingham City Police Department Communication Center provides communication support for police and fire services in emergency and life threatening situations. The Communication Section consists of eight full-time telecommunicators, two part-time telecommunicators and one supervisor.
Crime Stoppers
34-Solve 347-6583
Cash RewardUp to $1,000
Callers Remain Anonymous
The police provide a coordinator who acts as a liason between law enforcement and the program. The Crime Stoppers program operates as a separate entity from the police department but the police department receives the information generated, and are committed to the concept and timely use of that information. The police coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program, and is the most visible member of the team.
The public provides the Board of Directors, responsible for the guidance and direction of that effort. The board is composted of concerned citizens who guide and direct the program. The Board raises money to pay rewards (no government funds are used), and serve as the visible community involvement in the program. Reward money is obtained through donations from businesses, money raised from the annual Crime Stoppers 5K Walk-Run and donations from the courts.
The media organizations publicize the program, keeping it in the public eye with success stories and the "Crime of the Week". Every successful Crime Stoppers program also has extensive media support. Small markets may depend on local newspapers, radio, and cable television for similar coverage. The "Crime of the Week" serves two purposes; it presents a crime that police wish to develop information on and it serves as a constant reminder of the program's presence in the community.
Explorer - Our Best Today for a Better Tomorrow
Exploring is a worksite-based program of Learning for Life, a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America, for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years old. The Effingham Police Department Explorer Post focuses on law enforcement activities, with members having the opportunity to get a first-hand look at job duties of police officers in the City. Explorers also volunteer their time in patrolling community events, such as the Halloween Parade and the Fourth of July celebration.
For more information about the Explorer program, contact Officer Aaron Lange or Officer Matt Sager at (217) 347-0771.
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