We Have Moved To Our New Police Headquarters 

On February 5th, 2026, the Police Department officially moved to its new police headquarters located at 2600 Village Hall Drive, Lake in the Hills (behind COSTCO, next to Village Hall). All police operations are now conducted from the new department. The former police department located at 1115 Crystal Lake Road is permanently closed, and no further police services or operations will be provided at that location.

The officers and staff at the Police Department are excited to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of Lake in the Hills from the new headquarters and are sincerely grateful to the Lake in the Hills community for its ongoing support and cooperation during the build and move.

What We Do

The Police Department is responsible for meeting the law enforcement needs of the community. In order to successfully meet this task, the department is focused on 16 different categories that impact on the delivery of said services. The categories are: general patrol, directed patrol, crime prevention, communications, community services, community relations, community resource referrals, criminal investigations, records, accident investigations, training, crime scene services, evidence custodial services, employee relations, social services, and fiscal management.

As Lake in the Hills has grown, so too has the police department. You will find in your review of the services available that the department has evolved into a full-service Police Department comprised of one of the most professional and community-minded groups of law enforcement professionals in the State of Illinois.

Mission

To provide exceptional community-oriented law enforcement services that protect life and property while preserving the rights of those we serve. 

Vision

A premier law enforcement agency committed to excellence through the continuous improvement of highly trained personnel, innovative use of technology, fostering transparency, and building collaborative relationships to maintain a safe and welcoming community

Values

Leadership - The officer's ability to inspire, guide, and influence others toward a common goal.
Integrity - The officer's act of being morally honest, trustworthy, and true to oneself.
Trust - The assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of the officer.
Honor - The officer's  actions to live up to and fulfill our commitment to the community.

Standards

The Lake in the Hills Police Department was again recognized by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) for successfully obtaining the highest level of re-accreditation (Tier 2) as part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). This honor represents our commitment to the delivery of quality service, maintenance of professional standards and utilization of best practices in law enforcement.

ILEAP evaluation standards are divided into four general subject areas: administration, operations, personnel, and training. The two tiers are not based on size, but on how comprehensive the accreditation. Tier 1 has 67 standards; Tier 2 has 180 standards.

In 2019 and again in 2023, an on-site assessment was conducted by an independent team of assessors and consisted of a thorough review and examination of all aspects of our department's policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. This re-accreditation is valid for four years.