On behalf of the men and women of the South Barrington Police Department, I pledge to all citizens that our police officers will serve our citizens to the best of our abilities and enforce local and state laws with impartiality and respect.
The South Barrington Police Department strives to engage our residents to cooperate with police to safeguard our community and our neighborhoods. We need your help to keep our community safe. There are several precautions that homeowners may take to lessen the likelihood of a break-in.
Below are some crime prevention tips to enhance the security of your home. ·Keep lights on outside of your home ·Make sure you lock ALL doors and windows ·If you have a home security alarm system, use it even if it is a short trip to the store ·Keep lights on timers throughout your home ·Replace small screws that hold the lock on both sides of your doors with longer screws ·Tell your neighbors (and the police department) if you are going to be away for vacation. The Police Department offers Vacation Housewatch at the residents’ request. ·Make sure you update your home security alarm system information with the Police ·REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE POLICE BY DIALING 911
Respectfully, Chief Michael Deegan
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Barrington Police Department is to serve the citizens of South Barrington by protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and maintaining order. Our work is to prevent crime and improve the quality of life for our citizens. Paramount to the mission of the South Barrington Police Department are the values, both personal and professional, that guide our mission throughout our lives. Our values define who we are and what we believe in. They are the basis for all decisions made and actions taken.
- We, the members of the South Barrington Police Department, value human life and human dignity. We will protect human life above all else and acknowledge that all citizens are deserving of respect.
- We value integrity and endeavor to behave in such a manner that earns us the public trust.
- We value the public trust that has been given us and are ever mindful of the responsibility that the trust entails. We conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with that trust.
- We value excellence, and strive to be responsive to the needs of our community; to do our work well and efficiently.
- We value cooperation, and know that true police work is a partnership with the community to solve problems.
- We value the laws of the United States, the State of Illinois, and the ordinances of the Village of South Barrington, and will enforce these laws to the best of our ability.
Over the past several years, the department has undertaken the restructuring and reorganization of the entire department to streamline operations and enhance our ability to meet the needs of the community. The effort has included adding a Deputy Chief and additional officers to meet the increasing needs of the Village.
Village of South Barrington 30 S Barrington Road South Barrington, IL 60010 Village Hall 847.381.7510 / Fax 847.381.0024 / villagehall@southbarrington.org Police Dept 847.381.7511 / Fax 847.381.0929 / police@southbarrington.org
