Police Department

The Police Department of Plainfield is committed to the safety and security of its residents and visitors. With the recommendations, policies and programs implemented like Community Policing and CareFree Fridays, the City was able to reduce overall crime by 53% and violent crime by more than 40% in 2018. 

• Streets Affected By The New Street Parking Ordinance
• Crossing Guards

          Police Department Documents:

• Use of Force Annual Report 2020
• Drug Screening Guidelines - Updated Jan 6, 2021
• Internal Affairs Complaint Report Form Spanish

Mission

The mission of the Plainfield Police Department is to provide a safe and secure city through fair and impartial enforcement of the laws, community partnership, and by maintaining high standards of excellence. Members of the division are required to have integrity and respect for the law enforcement profession and the community. The division will be responsive to the needs of the citizens by providing service with honor. The badge is a symbol of public trust. All members are required to wear it with great pride.

Bureaus within the Police Division include: Administrative Bureau Criminal Investigation Bureau Support Bureau Patrol Bureau Joint Divisions Quality Of Task Force Professional Standards Bureau Signal Bureau

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