Operations

Operations is by far the largest division in our Department, similar to all police departments across the country. Over one hundred and eighty two officers are currently assigned to this division, which includes Patrol, Neighborhood Policing, SAFE Schools, Traffic, K9, DARE, GREAT, Crime Prevention, and our Drug Task Force.

East Patrol includes all officers assigned to respond to calls for service in Joliet on the East side of the Desplaines River. It includes areas such as Parkwood, Second and Richards, Benton and Garnsey, and the three Housing Authority of Joliet sites.

Central Patrol includes all officers assigned to respond to calls for service in Joliet on the West side of the Desplaines River, east of Essington Road. It includes the neighborhoods of St. Pat’s, the Cathedral Area, and Stonegate.

West Patrol includes all officers assigned to respond to calls for service in Joliet on the Far West side, which includes most new development.   For maps of the various Areas and Sectors, click here.

Special Services encompasses all of the programs that are designed to reduce crime, and increase community participation in fighting crime. To learn more about these special services, click on the boxes below.