A Homestretch Timeline of meetings and objectives has been set pertaining to the Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan.  These meetings are an opportunity for you to express your opinion and ideas about the final draft of the Plan. To view the Plan, please go to: Comprehensive Plan.  The CSO Pollution Prevention Plan and CSO Operational Plan, regarding the City's sanitary sewage collection system, are now posted online at: CSO Reports.  

Apply to ride with a patrol officer

Students 18 years of age or older who are interested in the functions of the Effingham Police Department are invited to apply to ride with one of the uniform officers on patrol.

Students must be enrolled in a criminal justice program through university or college.

What to do

Complete the Hold Harmless Agreement below.

Bring the signed, completed application to Effingham Police Department:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

What's next

Upon approval of your application, you will be contacted to:

  • Schedule a time and date for your ride-along
  • Review appropriate attire for your ride-along

Hold Harmless Agreement

Get information

Tom Webb
Deputy Chief

(217) 347-0774 extension 5331
110 South 3rd Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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