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On behalf of all the members of the Northlake Police Department,

	Chief of Police Dennis Koletsos

I would like to welcome you to the Police Department website. The Northlake Police Department is a nationally accredited police agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.).

View the Northlake Police Department Recruitment Video.

The Police Department is a progressive, full-service, community-based police organization dedicated to community-oriented policing philosophies enhancing the quality of life of our citizens through professional law enforcement services.

In 2003, the Department was awarded the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Community Policing Recognition Award. Northlake is one of only

	Law Enforcement Oath of Honor On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution, my community and the agency that I serve. International Association of Chiefs of Police

12 police departments in the State of Illinois to receive this award through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Regional Institute for Community Policing and the Institute for Public Safety Partnerships, which is funded through

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the U.S. Department of Justice, COPS program. Our Department is a racially and ethnically diverse organization which reflects the community we proudly serve.

These web pages provide insight on the variety of services we provide to our community. Information has been included regarding our recruitment policies for new police officers. If you are interested in becoming a member of our organization or wish for further information on any of the programs or services we offer, please call the Department at (708) 531-5755.

Sincerely,

Dennis A. Koletsos
Chief of Police

Mission Statement We, the members of the Northlake Police Department, exist to enhance the quality of life in the City of Northlake by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime and provide for a safe community. We believe to be truly effective and responsive in our role, we will provide quality, empathetic, responsive and professional service for all of our citizens and visitors to our City, regardless of color, race or economic status. Within community policing and community service as our foundation, we are striving to improve the quality of life in Northlake and to develop a lasting trust between the police and our citizens. We believe that to be deserving of that trust and to build a strong partnership with our citizens, we must at all times hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professional police conduct and integrity.