Police Department

Message from the Chief

Welcome to the Park Ridge Police Department website. As you explore our site, I hope you will get to know more about the department, its employees and our efforts to serve the Park Ridge community.

The department is committed to a policing philosophy called the PACT – Police And Community Together. Through this philosophy, we as members of the department value developing partnerships, fostering community engagement and working together to solve problems. I encourage you to become part of the PACT.

Two ways to become involved are the Citizens Police Academy and the Citizens Patrol. Both programs offer the opportunity for residents to connect with the police.

As your Police Chief and a 30-year resident, I can affirm that Park Ridge is a wonderful place to live and work. I look forward to keeping you informed and getting to know you better, both personally and through this site.

Sincerely,
Chief Frank J. Kaminski

Mission Statement

The overall mission of the Police Department is to reduce the frequency and severity of external harm to persons and property; to quickly render hazardous situations safe; to rescue the endangered; to help people to live peaceably together; to maintain an atmosphere of personal security; and to identify and utilize community resources to solve criminal and social problems.