Police Department FAQ

Yes, in some instances reports may be taken over the phone, though the majority of reports will require a police officer to come to your location. You may contact the Crete Police Department via telephone by dialing (708) 672-0911. The Police Department lobby is open 24 hours a day. Police Dept. Map

Copies of police reports may be obtained at the Crete Police Department. The hours of operation are 8:00am – 4:00pm (excluding holidays). A $20.00 fee is appplicable. Police Dept. Map

Please visit the Crete Township Hall located at 1367 Wood St., Crete IL. Township Hall Map

In order to determine whether your property has been painted with “tagging” or “graffiti”, you should contact the Crete Police Department at 708-672-0911 to file a report. Report a Crime

Call the Police Department at 708-672-0911 and request that your area be placed on selective traffic enforcement.

The Crete Police Department enforces the Illinois State Statue that dictates that noise coming from vehicles (i.e. loud stereos) cannot be heard more than 75ft away.

It is unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle or, if parked, to allow a motor vehicle to remain parked or standing in a public street or alley during or after snowfall in which there is an accumulation of two (2) inches of snow or more. Parking Ordinance

Persons less that 13 years of age must be in by 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. For persons 13 to 18 years of age must be in at 11:00 pm till 6:00 am Mon – Thurs and 12:01 am till 6:00 am Fri – Sun. Curfew Ordinance

Call the Will Couty Clerk at (815) 727-8592 for court date, after court payment information. Will County Court House

The following is an article written by Linda S. Forst

Getting pulled over by a police officer can be intimidating, frustrating and even dangerous for the motorist and the police officer. However, remembering some simple steps will help make your traffic stop as safe and as pleasant as possible.

Respond to the blue lights, and signal your intentions. The safest thing to do is to pull as far to the right as possible-using turn indicators to let the officer and other motorists know what you plan to do. If the roadway is clear and the officer doesn’t pass you, assume that your vehicle is the one being pulled over. Drive slowly on the right until you find a suitable and safe place to stop. Drive defensively.

Choose a safe location to pull off the road where you won’t impede the flow of traffic. You may also pull off the roadway onto the shoulder if the ground is firm. The officer will understand if you drive slowly looking for a suitable location.

Be aware that the violation may have occurred one or two miles before the traffic stop. This delay is due to the fact that most departments have developed strict procedures for officers to follow to ensure your safety and theirs. They’re required to give the location, vehicle and occupant description, and license plate to the dispatcher. The officer is also trying to locate the safest place to initiate the stop.

Remain in the vehicle unless the officer instructs otherwise. Distracted motorists have been known to leave the roadway and strike vehicles or individuals at a traffic stop, causing injury or even death.

Listen to the officer and comply with instructions. Drivers often assume they’re being stopped for a routine traffic matter, but the officer may be stopping you because your vehicle is similar to one just seen leaving the scene of a crime. Additionally, many people have warrants out for their arrest, are mentally unbalanced, or simply don’t like police officers. Many officers have experienced verbal and physical confrontations as a result of traffic stops. Consequently, the officer may initially be acting under the assumption that you’re a safety threat. Control over the situation can be accomplished by keeping yourself and your passengers in the vehicle with your hands visible.

If it’s a case of mistaken identity, you’ll be on your way as soon as it’s cleared up. If it’s a traffic stop, the officer will request your driver’s license, registration and insurance card. The officer may allow you to explain your actions; if so, you should speak calmly. If the officer saw you commit the violation, your statement isn’t necessary.

If your complaint is about the validity of the citation, then it must be handled through the courts. If the contact was unprofessional, complain to the police department. Police departments have procedures for lodging complaints against officers. Departments want to know if there’s a problem with an officer.

If you comply with the rationale behind an officer’s actions by following these steps, a traffic stop can be a pleasant experience.

In Crete, subjects dial 9-1-1 whenever they need a police, fire, or ambulance dispatched to their location for an emergency on both landlines and cellular/PCS devices. When the nature of their call requires an emergency medical response, they will be serviced by an emergency dispatcher (EMD).

When dialing 9-1-1 to report a medical emergency or accident, the EMD Dispatcher will ask you:

a) Your location
b) Your phone number
c) What is the nature of the emergency
d) What is the approximate age of the person(s) involved
e) Is the person conscious
f) Is the person breathing

In cases that are not deemed an emergency, please dial (708) 672-0911.

The office of the Village Hall is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F and located 524 W. Exchange St., Crete Il.

Yes, the Crete Police Department will issue a special attention to your residence while you are out of town. Simply contact the Crete Police Department at 708-672-0911