Round Lake Beach Patrol Unit

With 34 Police Officers and 3 Community Service Officers, the Patrol Unit of the Round Lake Beach Police Department is its largest. The Patrol Unit is responsible for responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service from the public, in addition to handling special assignments, self-initiated activities and addressing community concerns. Patrol Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, and maintaining peace and order in the community. The Patrol Unit helps prevent crime and gives a visible presence to the public that instills confidence and security. Patrol Officers are responsible for the initial investigation of all crimes from traffic crashes to homicides.

The Patrol Unit is divided into three shifts in order to provide 24-hour police services. Each shift is supervised by a Sergeant.

The Department supplements traditional patrol units with officers trained to perform specialized functions such as that of Canine Officer, Evidence Technician, Field Training Officer, Truck Enforcement, Bicycle Officer, Juvenile Officer and Breath Analysis Officers.

Three Community Service Officers act as an adjunct to the Patrol Unit and assist the Patrol Officers with a dynamic range of tasks including parking enforcement, animal control, abandoned vehicles, private property crash reporting, traffic control and enforcement of ordinance violations.