Police Department
Illinois Law Enforcement Special Olympics Fundraising Campaign
Officers from the Johnsburg Police Department will be once again taking part in numerous events to raise funds for the special Olympics. One hundred percent of all donations collected go towards the Illinois Law Enforcement Special Olympics Fundraising Campaign.
On Friday, May 31st, officers will be participating in "Cop on Top". Johnsburg police officers will be at the Dunkin Donuts located at Illinois Route 31 and Diamond Drive from 5AM to 2PM to raise funds for the Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run which will take place on Sunday, June 17th. Johnsburg officers will participate in the Torch Run which is an interstate relay intended to heighten awareness and promote activities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Everyone who visits a "Cop on Top" store and makes a donation to the "Torch Run" will receive a free donut. People who donate at least $10 will also receive a Law Enforcement Torch Run travel mug and coupon for free coffee. Special Olympics Torch Run gear is available for sale to raise funds. Hats and T-shirt ($15) and pins ($5) are on display at the Johnsburg Police Department. Residents can also lend their support by mailing or dropping off a monetary donation at the Johnsburg Police Department made payable to "Illinois Special Olympics".
Stay posted for further events to come or follow us on Facebook under "Johnsburg Police". For more information call (815) 385-6024
FREE C.P.R. CLASSES
The Johnsburg Police Department is now taking reservations for several classes to be held in May and June. Each class will be approximately 2 1/2 hours in length. This Friends and Family course provides for the basic skills necessary for C.P.R. CLICK HERE for more information.
ANNUAL POLICE REPORT
CLICK HERE to view the 2011 Annual Police Report.
SHOP WITH A COP®
The Johnsburg Police Department and the Johnsburg Lion's Club started the "Shop with a Cop®" program more than 15 years ago in an effort to build positive relationships between police officers and the children of the community. Police officers and the children get together one December evening to share a dinner together after which the true excitement begins. Each child gets an opportunity to shop with one of our police officers with the help of funds.donated by local businesses and organizations. It is a very positive experience not only for the kids that are involved, but also for the officers.
Children are recommended for participation in the program by police department members, school employees, social agencies and family shelters. Anyone can nominate a child who meets the criteria of being between the ages of five and fourteen and who has a social or economic need and who has not participated in past years.
The "Shop with a Cop®" program is fully funded by local donations. If anyone would like to donate to this wonderful program to help make a child's Christmas special, or would like to nominate a child, please contact Chief Keith Von Allmen at 815-385-6024.
Johnsburg Police to begin Labor Day crackdown on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators
The Johnsburg Police will be increasing traffic enforcement around the Labor Day weekend, focusing on both drunk and unbuckled drivers. The intensified enforcement effort will focus on late-night hours as statistics show a disproportionate number of traffic deaths occur late at night and involve a drunk driver and/or unbuckled motorist. The crackdown is part of the nationwide, Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket effort. CLICK HERE for more details.
Johnsburg PD Supports Special Olympics
On September 8th, 2012 the Johnsburg Police Department will be hosting the 2nd Annual "Hometown with Spirit (Chief's Challenge) 5k Fun Run/Walk" event. The Department invites you to show your support to the nearly 20,000 Special Olympics athletes in Illinois by participating in this event. All proceeds are delivered to Illinois Special Olympics. For more information on how to contribute or participate by utilizing our online registration for this event please CLICK HERE. Anyone who wishes to make a donation can do so by dropping off or mailing a check to the Johnsburg Police Department. Checks must be made out to "Illinois Special Olympics". A pdf brochure for the event can also be downloaded here.
Earlier this year Johnsburg Police Department members joined more than 300 departments in Illinois participating in the "Law Enforcement Torch Run". This is the single largest fundraising event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. It is an annual intrastate relay fundraiser conducted by officers representing every branch of law enforcement from local police officers to FBI agents. CLICK HERE for more details.
