The Hoffman Estates Police Department would like to remind our citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious person or vehicle by dialing 9-1-1.

Did you know? In Hoffman Estates it is possible to text 911 in case of an emergency when you are unable to make a voice call.  Read more..

Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Junior Police Academy Camp.

This popular summer camp will run the week of June 24-June 28 from 9:00am - 1:00pm.  The class size is limited so download and application and reserve your spot.  Parents of local kids ages 10-12 should visit our JPAC webpage for more information.

The First Responder Teen Academy is back!  Applications are now being accepted for Hoffman Estates teens through August 20, 2024.   

The First Responder Teen Academy offers local teens a better understanding of what it is like to be a first responder through hands on experience and discussion.  Come see what police officers and firefighters do on a daily basis.  

The Hoffman Estates Police Department is a designated Internet Transaction Exchange location.

Our residents can safely conduct transactions at the Police Department and reduce the risk of internet scams and violent crimes related to internet transactions.  Police personnel will not get involved in transactions unless criminal activity is suspected.  In fact, the Police Department will not be involved in the transactions in any way (i.e. cash exchange or storing of items).  Pleas remember the Hoffman Estates Police Department is a gun free zone and transactions involving weapons are strictly prohibited.  Hazardous materials and large items will not be allowed inside the building.

We strongly encourage our residents to utilize this service.  Any questions please feel free to contact Officer Ortiz (847) 781-2873.

Crime Tips

If you have information regarding a crime occurring within Hoffman Estates and would like to report the information anonymously to the POLICE, text or call (224) 254-0049 or send an email. Please relay as much information as possible regarding the crime. Click here for more information on the Tip Line.

Join us on Neighbors by Ring! 

Neighbors Ring’s free, app-based neighborhood watch feature alerts you to crime and safety events in a radius of up to 5 miles around your home. You don’t need any Ring devices to use Neighbors.  Anyone with a smartphone can download the Neighbors app to receive updates and have the option to post photographs or videos from any device. Click on the icon below to download the app.