Departments

Crime Prevention

The Woodridge Police Department Crime Prevention Unit provides a number of services to the residents and businesses of Woodridge.

The purpose of the unit is to educate residents and businesses in methods and techniques related to personal and property protection.

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If interested in any of the below topics please contact Deputy Chief Gina Grady  at 630-719-4726.

Residential Security Inspection - An officer from the police department will come to your residence, inspect the residence and offer crime prevention suggestions.

Child Passenger Safety Seat Training - Sessions can be scheduled by appointment only, and are available for Woodridge residents only.  Call 630-719-4726 for details and to schedule an appointment.

Crime Prevention Techniques Presentation - The unit will present to businesses, neighborhood groups, and civic groups, information on specific crime prevention topics, or general information related to services provided by the police department. The crime prevention unit will also make arraignments to have a police officer with squad car stop by block parties in Woodridge. Click on Block Party Application to download.

Neighborhood Watch Program - The unit will assist a neighborhood group in the formation and operation of a neighborhood watch program.

Police Building Tours - Tours of the police facility and squad cars are provided for civic groups within Woodridge. The police department also sponsors an open house once a year.

Crime Prevention Information - Adult and child crime prevention and safety brochures are available at the police station as well as No Solicitor Signs and Emergency Medical Refrigerator cards. Please call Deputy Chief, Gina Grady at 630-719-4726 first to confirm availability.

911 Cell Telephones - The police department offers free 911 only cell telephones to senior citizens residing in the Village of Woodridge. These telephones have been generously donated by other residents of the Village of Woodridge.

Crime Prevention

Is your home safe from residential burglaries? Although no home is exempt from possible burglaries, there are certain preventive measures we all can partake in to reduce the odds that our homes will be targets. If you have moved into a previously owned house or apartment, replace all the locks. Make sure all the locks to exterior doors are deadbolt locks. Trim your shrubbery and replace burned out lights to prevent hiding spots for burglars. Use indoor and outdoor lighting timers and if you go on vacation, have a neighbor or friend pick up your mail and newspapers.
 
DuPage County - Official site for emergency preparedness information. We all have a role in emergency preparedness. Every citizen can take action to help make their families and communities safer, stronger and better prepared. Emergency preparedness must be the priority of every citizen. The information provided on www.protectdupage.org addresses:

Home Safety

  • What To Do During An Emergency
  • Steps To Protect Yourself And Your Family
  • Public Health Issues
  • Crime Prevention
  • Natural Disasters
  • Terrorism
  • Technological/Industrial Disasters

Mission:  To make emergency preparedness information available to all DuPage County residents.

The Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in the basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

Certification 

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

The Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS) is a program in where a citizen can volunteer hours of service to the police department without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered. This may include chaplains, persons providing administrative support, and interns.

For further information related to these programs contact: www.citizencorpsdupage.org or Deputy Chief, Gina Grady at 630-719-4726.

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