General Info

Chicago Police Youth is operated by the Illinois State Police and offers various programs for the promotion of public safety. The Illinois State Police department was founded in 1922. The department s operations division offers various services, including aircraft support for law enforcement and public assistance, and vehicle and criminal investigations to detect and suppress the trafficking of illicit drugs. Its services also include underwater search and recovery operations, drug detection, and presentations to the public on traffic safety and crime prevention. The department s services include developing criminal intelligence data, conducting investigations and apprehending fugitives. The operations department also provides support to variou county, municipal and federal law enforcement agencies. It has a forensics division that provides crime scene and polygraph services, and conducts background checks. Illinois State Police also offers various other services, including investigation of alleged misconduct, corruption and malfeasance within any agency, and provides training to cadets. Chicago Police Youth is located in Chicago.