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WHO WE ARE
The Mount Prospect Police Department serves the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois - providing public safety and law enforcement services to a suburban community of over 56,000 residents. The department operates out of a modern state-of-the-art headquarters, supporting comprehensive policing operations & community engagement.
PATROL
All Mount Prospect Police Officers begin their career in patrol. The patrol division is our largest section and provides the majority of polices services to the community. No day in patrol is ever the same. Patrol officers investigate crimes, make arrests, conduct traffic enforcement, patrol the community, conduct community meetings, and work collectively with the community to solve problems.
Investigations
Detectives conduct follow-up investigations. Officers are eligible to be detectives after they have completed at least 2 years of patrol experience. Investigations conducted by our detectives include homicide, robbery, family violence, retail theft, juvenile crime, and fraud.
Specialties
In addition to patrol responsibilities, officers can take on additional tasks through specialty assignments.
The Mount Prospect Police Department offer specialties:
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Accident Investigator
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Evidence Technician
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Youth Officer
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Range Officer
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Control Tactics Instructor
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Arson Investigator
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Drug Recognition Expert
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Drone Operator
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Crisis Negotiator
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Special Response Team Member
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Bloodhound Handler
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NIPAS Emergency Services Team Member
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NIPAS Mobile Field Force Member
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NIPAS Bike Team Member
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MCAT STAR Accident Investigator
The Mount Prospect Police Department
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