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About the Effingham Police Department

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The City of Effingham incorporated in 1867 and the Police Department was formed in 1867. Effingham has a current population of 12,600 and is the county seat in Effingham County. The Effingham Police Department is composed of:

  • 27 Sworn Officers
  • 10 Dispatchers
  • 4 Administrative Staff
  • 1 Part Time Sworn Officer
  • 4 Part Time Dispatchers

Divisions

  • Field Operations
    • Patrol
    • Criminal Investigations
  • Specialty Teams
    • K-9 Unit
    • Special Response Team
    • Unmanned Aerial System Team
    • School Resource Officer
    • Narcotics Unit
    • Crisis Intervention Team
    • Field Training Officers
    • Bicycle Unit
  • Support Services
    • 911 Communication
    • Records

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Effingham Police Department
110 South 3rd Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Emergency response:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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