The Village of Streamwood utilizes a K-9 Unit as an integral part of the Police Department's Support Services Team. The Village first established a K-9 Unit in 1996.

The current K-9 Unit is comprised of two officer-handlers and police service dogs. Once a dog is selected for use, the dog and its handler undergo a rigorous training program before being certified for patrol or supportive care work. Off duty, police service dogs live with their handlers, becoming an integral part of those families.

K-9 Scout

Scout is our K-9 Patrol Unit with his handler Officer Collin Klein. Scout is a German Shepard trained as a multi-purpose K-9. Scout is trained in obedience, obstacles, narcotics detection, tracking (non-aggressive), handler protection/aggression control, gunfire tolerance, basic land cadaver recovery, and building, article, and area searches. Scout completed his certifications and training and was sworn into service in November, 2018.

K-9 Hope

Hope is our first K-9 Comfort Dog. Her officer-handler is Corporal Detective Mary Kosartes. Hope is a German Shepard/Golden Retriever mix that was provided to the Streamwood Police Department by Canines 4 Comfort , an organization that provides emotional support animals to the community. Hope is trained to provide comfort to people during a time of crisis as interacting with a dog is a non-threatening, non-judgmental way of helping break down mental and emotional barriers. Hope has been assigned the following duties: critical incident stress management (CISM), community outreach and engagement at public events, major/traumatic incidents, school support and demonstrations, grief, loss and trauma, natural disaster incidents, victim forensic/criminal investigation interviews, nursing home/assisted living facility visits, as well as first responders/staff wellness. Hope completed her certifications and training, and was sworn into service in December, 2021.

In 1992, the Streamwood Police Department, along with the combined efforts of D.A.R.E. America, educators, students, parents and the community, implemented the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, within the Village’s nine elementary schools.

The Streamwood Police Department encourages the philosophy of the DARE Mission – “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.” By helping students learn of ways to avoid dangerous situations, recognize and resist direct and subtle pressures that may influence bad choices, and by learning social skills that will help enhance their self-esteem, the students are expected to become the future role models of their schools and neighborhoods.

Today, the DARE program is currently taught by two DARE-certified police officers at 13 locations within the community. The DARE core curriculum, ‘Keepin’ it REAL,' takes a hands-on, social influence approach that emphasizes and aims to strengthen children’s refusal skills so they can better resist social pressures to try and use drugs. The program builds communication and decision-making skills, and allows children to rehearse learned strategies through role play with fellow students.

The first grade program runs for two months and is also taught at the Poplar Creek Library, Kiddie Academy, Montessori School, and Streamwood Park District. It teaches a variety of safety lessons designed for children for ages 5-7 years old. These include understanding 9-1-1, food safety, knowing your address and what to do if you get lost, knowing street signs, and stranger danger.

The fifth grade program runs at all schools for 4 months. The curriculum is designed to help students make safe and responsible choices. Topics such as bullying, online safety, and peer pressure are discussed, the dangers of smoking and vaping, while promoting self-confidence. 

The DARE officers are also at many community events throughout the year.

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MCAT is a multi-jurisdictional team consisting of 24 agencies that assist in homicide and other significant investigations. MCAT contains units in investigations, accident reconstruction, forensic investigation, officer involved death investigations, and a surveillance team.

MCAT is made up of highly skilled investigators who bring a broad knowledge and expertise base to the team. The Streamwood Police Department currently has 5 officers participating in MCAT units.

NIPAS is a multi-jurisdictional team consisting of over 100 agencies from northern Illinois. NIPAS consists of Emergency Services and Mobile Field Force Teams. Emergency Services is a specially trained tactical team that can be deployed in high-risk incidents. The Mobile Field Force Team provides specially trained officers in the event of a civil disturbance or large events that require special protective situations.

The Streamwood Police Department has 2 officers on the Emergency Services Team and 4 officers on the Mobile Field Force Team. 

The Streamwood Police Department Records Division is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year, and is responsible for maintaining, processing, and storing police records. In addition, they process subpoena, expungement and Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests. 

The team consists of a supervisor and 8 police services clerks, who provide assistance to the public and officers while serving at the front desk of the police department lobby.

Overnight Parking

Due to the restriction of no parking on village streets between the hours of 1:00 am and 5:00 am, residents can obtain overnight parking permits for guests to prevent their vehicles from being cited. Permits are available free of charge. However, only 5 permits may be issued per address per year. The permits allow parking for up to 3 days, for an unlimited number of vehicles. To obtain an overnight parking permit, you may call the department at 630-736-3700, or visit the police department. Vehicle information (make, model, and license plate number) for your guests is required along with a valid phone number in case of questions or concerns.

Overnight Parking Permit Application

The Streamwood Police Department is proud of its positive, collaborative partnership with our local schools.

Resource officers are assigned to Canton and Tefft Middle Schools, and Streamwood High School. Officers serve as liaisons and work with students, teachers, and administrators to support a safe learning environment for everyone.

The School Resource Officers are assigned to the Administrative Unit.