General Info

Illinois State Police works to safeguard the lives and properties of residents, businesses and visitors, as well as maintain social law and order. The department focuses on preserving peace and security for residents and visitors. Illinois State Police provides information regarding domestic violence, sexual offender and emergency situations. The department maintains a K-9 team that offers services in the areas of criminal apprehension, narcotic detection, tracking, and article, building and area search. Illinois State Police protects the public by decreasing traffic fatalities and injuries. It has developed a program that allows individuals and agencies to process name-based Uniform Conviction Information Act background checks electronically through e-mail. The department is operated by the state of Illinois.