Police Department

On-Line Traffic Accident Reports:

The Peoria Police Department is now improving our level of service to our community by making crash reports available to the public on-line. Citizens, insurance companies, law firms, etc., are now able to rapidly find, view, and print crash reports from the comfort and convenience of their homes and offices. Reports will usually be available in this electronic format within 2 business days following the incident. View Press Release

Chief's Welcome

Welcome to the Peoria Police Department's Official web site. I hope you find it to be informative and responsive to your needs. The Peoria Police Department is absolutely dedicated to making our City safer and improving the quality of life on every street, every block, and every neighborhood. This Department will not be content with the status quo. We will not be content with the open drug dealing and prostitution. We will not be accepting of the crime and disorder that can destroy a community. It is my goal, and the goal of every member of this Department, to foster positive change by raising the bar of behavior that is deemed acceptable in our neighborhoods. In many instances, it is not actual crime that destroys public confidence and security. It is often the totality of minor acts of disorderliness that foster an exaggerated perception of crime.

Every person, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income level has a right to walk out of their home and not be bombarded on a daily basis by the types of activities that can destroy quality of life. As a community, we must re-educate those that would disturb the peace. We must cease to tolerate the littering, loitering, loud music, profane language and other "minor" violations of the laws and ordinances. We must as a society regain a sense of respect; respect for our elders, our neighbors, and our neighborhoods. The police play a major role in this effort but quite frankly, we cannot do it alone. If we are to be successful in launching a major upswing in quality of life in Peoria, we must all work together, in every facet of our society.The men and women of the Peoria Police Department are professionals, committed to serve and protect with respect. We are dedicated to not only fighting serious crime, but also to fixing the "broken windows" and paying attention to the details. We ask that you join us in our efforts and together we can help make the great City of Peoria even greater.

Steven M. Settingsgaard
Chief of Police

Task Force Information

Task Force Maps - 08/17/10

2010 Budget Deficit and Impact Upon Police

As the City Council prepares to finalize the 2010 Budget, the current proposed plan calls for the elimination of 40 positions from the Police Department, 33 of which are sworn law enforcement positions.

Click here to read a synopsis of the major organizational changes being planned for 2010. Please note that this synopsis is not inclusive of all of the planned changes but is intended to address those areas that have the highest potential for direct impact upon our service to the Community.

Parking Enforcement Budget Addendum.

Drug Nuisance Property Web Page

The Peoria Police Department has unveiled the Drug Nuisance Property on it's website. This page will allow citizens to track the whereabouts and activities of the Department’s “Armadillo” and using a link on the site will enable you to request locations for the “Armadillo” to be deployed. In addition, citizens will be able to see who has been arrested on new criminal charges for narcotic activity relating to a specific address. This web page will be an asset to the community by making public records regarding nuisance properties easily available.

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Contact Officer Beth Hermacinski - 494-8249 or email: nuisanceprop@ci.peoria.il.us.

Cash or Checks accepted - No Credit Cards

Contact Information

The mailing address for the Peoria Police Department:
600 SW Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61602

If you need assistance please contact the Police Department on the non-emergency line, 309/673-4521. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Police Department

On-Line Traffic Accident Reports:

Chief's Welcome

Task Force Information

2010 Budget Deficit and Impact Upon Police