Police Department

Office (Business Hours)
815-929-4801
Fax
815-348-9655

Manteno Police Department is located at:
110 Marquette Place South
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Department Information

The Manteno Police Department strives to make Manteno a safe community working with the citizens to maintain the quality of life that they expect and deserve. We encourage interaction between the department and our community; therefore urge you to email us with your ideas, comments and suggestions on what you would like to see.

The Manteno Police Department is lead by Chief Alan Swinford. Chief Swinford was appointed Chief of Police in June of 2017. The Manteno Police Department consists of twenty-one full time police officers, one auxiliary officer, one animal control officer, and one civilian office manager.

Administration Office

Carla Hilbert, Office Manager
Non-Emergency Number:  (815) 929-4801
email: bXBkQHZpbGxhZ2VvZm1hbnRlbm8uY29t

The office manager for the Manteno Police Department is responsible for administrative aspects of the office. This includes keeping records on incidents, arrests, accidents, sex offenders, and many more behind-the-scenes services. Below is a list of duties and her contact phone number.

Office Manager / Records: (815) 929-4801

Alan Swinford Alan Swinford

Chief of Police

Alan Swinford

Appointed June 2017

Mission Statement

We, the Manteno Police Department, are committed to serving all people with respect, fairness and compassion. Acting in Partnership with the community to protect life and property, we strive to prevent crime and preserve peace, order, and safety.

With community service as our foundation, we will address problems and seek solutions with honesty and integrity. We shall maintain public respect by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.

The Manteno Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment by promoting the positive development of it’s’ members through effective training, education and leadership.

We encourage, expect and need community involvement to work toward a mutual goal of enhancing the quality of life with the community.

Illinois Compiled Statutes
Village Codes
Community Crime Map
Unmanned Aerial System Policy

Police Department Services

  • Citizen Police Academy

    Purposes of the Citizens Police Academy

    • To provide the citizens of Manteno an opportunity to learn more about their police department, the officers themselves, and what it’s like to be modern police officer.
    • To strengthen the relationship and transparency between the police department and the citizens of Manteno.

    About the Citizens Police Academy

    The Citizens Police Academy is a free eight-week program. Attendees will spend those eight weeks learning about the Manteno Police Department, our officers, and the how’s and why’s of what we do. In addition to classroom sessions, there will be several hands-on demonstrations, including processing crime scenes and mock traffic stops. The instructors will be Manteno Police officers as well as other subject matter experts. Classes will be held one night a week, typically from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Upon graduation you will receive a certificate of attendance.

    Seats may be limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

    Citizen Police Academy Topics

    • Overview of the Manteno Police Department
    • Patrol Procedures
    • Criminal Law
    • Traffic Enforcement / DUIs
    • Scam and Fraud Prevention
    • Criminal Investigations / Crime Scene Processing
    • Domestic Violence
    • Response to People in Crisis
    • Ethics in Policing
    • Use of Force
    • Juvenile Law
    • Student’s may also participate in optional ride-along opportunities

    Student Requirements

    • Applicant’s must be 18 years old at the time the classes begin
      • Juveniles 16 and 17 years old may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
    • Applicants can not have any felony convictions
    • Applicants can not have any misdemeanor or DUI arrests in the three years prior to the application date
    • Applicants must pass a background check conducted by the Manteno Police Department
    • Applicants must be a resident of the Village of Manteno, or have a rural Manteno address

    Next  Session –  to be announced

    Academy Location

    Leo Hassett Community Center, 211 N. Main Street, Manteno, IL 60950

    For More information:

    Contact:          Sgt. Steve Skelly

    sskelly@villageofmanteno.com

    815-929-4862

    Apply Today

    CPA Registration Form

  • Community Policing

    Non-Emergency Number: (815) 929-4801

    Email: bXBkQHZpbGxhZ2VvZm1hbnRlbm8uY29t

    Community Policing is an important part of the Manteno Police Department. The Department performs many tasks and programs that are extremely important for community awareness. Below are activities and events:

    Public Relations – The Department will meet with organizations and groups interested in knowing more about the Manteno Police Department, and the services we proved to the community.

    Children and Young Adult Programs – The Manteno Police Department offers Child Identification Card Program with the Manteno PTA at the beginning of each school year for students that have not been fingerprinted previously, as well as programs such as Stranger Danger, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Bicycle Safety, Operation Lifesaver and specific programs as requested.

    Neighborhood / Vacation Watch Programs – Neighborhood Watch Programs are a great way to work with your neighbors to enhance the safety and security of your community. If you are interested in a neighborhood watch program call the police department during normal business hours. The Manteno Police Department also offers vacation checks, we will check on your residence when you go on vacation. To register a vacation watch come to the police department, or Click here to download the Vacation Form . The form may be filled out online, but it still must be dropped off at the Police Department prior to leaving town.

    Home Safety Checks – Do you want to enhance the security of your home? Maybe a “home security survey” is what you need. With you, an officer will conduct a walk-around of your property to recommend potential measures to decrease your potential for victimization.

    ATV / Golf Cart / Bicycle Patrol – The Manteno Police Department patrols within the Village not only in patrol cars but on ATVs, golf carts, and bicycles. The ATVs and bicycles allow officers to patrol in areas not as accessible to standard patrol vehicles and also allows officers better contact with the citizens of the Village.

  • Crime Stoppers

    Help us put a STOP to CRIME! Rewards up to $1,000! Report an anonymous tip now!
    Call 93-CRIME

    Crime Stoppers is a program which involves the public, the media, and the police in the fight against crime. It offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony crime offenders and to the capture of fugitives.

    Anonymity overcomes fear of involvement and cash overcomes apathy.

    The Crime Stoppers’ Board of Directors is comprised of concerned citizens of the Kankakee County Area who oversee the operation of the program.

    Crime Stoppers is a Nonprofit Organization and is funded entirely through donations from the public. Contributions are tax-deductible.

    While Crime Stoppers is a police department program, the responsibility for establishing policy, raising funds and for controlling the amount of reward payments rests with a board of directors made up of involved citizens.

    When a call is received by Crime Stoppers, it is logged with the date, time, and a brief summary of the caller’s information. Callers are furnished with a secret code number which is used in subsequent transactions.

    Callers may remain anonymous, with no pressure to reveal their identity, and still collect their rewards.

    If a caller’s information results in the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against a felony crime offender or the apprehension of a felony fugitive, contact will be made with the caller and arrangements made so that the person can receive his reward in CASH and preserve his anonymity.

    The Board of Directors oversees the program and approves the rewards to be paid, based on information presented by the Police Coordinator.

    In order to publicize Crime Stoppers’ program and maintain a high profile in the community, a specific unsolved felony crime is selected each week and is described on the local cable television system, by the radio stations, and by the newspaper.

    The descriptions by the various media help keep the public interest in Crime Stoppers at a high level and help locate an occasional “casual” witness to the crime who did not realize he or she was actually witnessing a crime.

    It is apparent that such complete cooperation and involvement by the various media is of utmost importance, and that the success of Crime Stoppers is in large part dependent upon this kind of community service rendered by the media.

  • Emergency Services

    The Manteno Police Department works closely with the Manteno Fire Protection District, along with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department ESDA, surrounding communities and businesses to develop detailed procedures and preparations in the case of an emergency or disaster. The Manteno Police Department and the Village of Manteno has a plan in case of a disaster.

    Events and Activities of the Department:
    Tornado Sirens:
    The Village of Manteno currently has four outdoor tornado warning sirens that provide coverage for the Village. It is important to know that these sirens are outdoor warning sirens; they are not designed to warn people that are inside of structures. The tornado sirens are tested monthly on the first Tuesday of every month. If you do not hear a siren outside on the first Tuesday of the month, or if you have a question concerning the tornado sirens please call the Manteno Police Department at (815) 929-4801. The attached photo shows the coverage of each of the sirens. Siren Coverage Map.

    Tornado Shelters:
    The St. Joseph Catholic Church (207 S. Main St.) and the Manteno Church of the Nazarene (698 N. Locust St.)have graciously offered their church basements to citizens seeking shelter from tornado alerts. Designated individuals will do their best to open the facilities upon activation of the village alarm system.

    AM Radio Notification:
    The Manteno Police Department operates an AM radio station for Community Notification and truck route information. The radio station is AM 530.

    Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are available on most smartphones. Check your phone’s notification settings under ‘Government Alerts’ to ensure ‘Emergency Alerts’ is turned on. With a WEA-enabled phone, you will receive tornado and flash flood warnings issued for your location, even if you’re traveling outside your home county or state. Other smartphone alerting apps also are available, including the tornado app by the American Red Cross.

     For more information about preparedness during a disaster or weather threat, visit the following:

     Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency

     Ready Illinois

  • Illinois VINE/AVN

    Automated Victim Notification System

    Anyone can sign up to be notified of an inmate’s release (including state penitentiaries). After entering the VINELink site, select the search tab, enter Offender ID # or Offender Name and click the search button. Users can then select their method of notification. Email or phone. 

    VINELink Site

  • Investigations

    Detective Sergeant Sean Prophet (815-929-4811)
    Detective Zairius West (815-929-4819)

    Non-Emergency Number: (815) 933-3324
    Office Number (Business Hours): (815) 929-4801
    email: bXBkQHZpbGxhZ2VvZm1hbnRlbm8uY29t

    The Investigations Division specializes in the investigation of crimes against persons and property. Detectives receive specialized training in the investigation of criminal acts, crime scene processing, and interview and interrogation. Crimes that are investigated by this division include murder, rape, child abuse and burglary, and narcotics. If you have any information concerning a crime that has occurred or information concerning the possession of sale of drugs please call us or email us at the numbers listed above, or contact Crime Stoppers at (815) 93-CRIME.

  • Police Commission

    Scott Bertrand,  Chairman
    Charles Frame, Secretary
    Brian Meyer

    The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for the Village of Manteno is currently looking for highly qualified Lateral Police Officers who are currently in good standing with their current department.     Click here for info:    https://villageofmanteno.com/village-employment/

    The Manteno Board of Police Commissioners tests and certifies applicants for new hire positions, and promotions.   

    Manteno Board of Police Commissioners have established final eligibility lists.   

    Final Eligibility List 5.05.2023

    If you have questions regarding the position of police officer, please contact the Manteno Board of Police Commissioners at 815-929-4839.

    The Village of Manteno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Premise Alert Program

    During the summer of 2009 session of the Illinois legislature, the Illinois Premise Alert Act (ILPAA)(PA 96-078) was passed that requires that Public Safety agencies with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) programs initiate a Premise Alert Program (PAP) to maintain information on individuals with special needs within their coverage areas. This act was signed by Governor Quinn on August 28, 2009.

    The Illinois Premise Alert Progam provides for Public Safety Agencies in the State of Illinois to allow people with special needs to provide information to Police, Fire, and EMS personnel to be kept in a database. The information can then be provided to responders dealing with situations involving the Special Needs individual.

    The information gathered as part of the Premise Alert Program shall remain strictly confidential. The information shall be used only to provide assistance to emergency medical and police responders. No public safety worker shall knowingly violate this confidentiality clause.

    Premise Alert Program Form

  • Senior Services

    Safety Tips:
    Never open the door and let anyone in your home unless you have confirmed identification. Call 9-1-1 if you feel uncomfortable and let the police check their identification.
         
     Never give out any personal information (i.e., bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, or credit card numbers) to anyone over the telephone.

    Illinois Department of Aging Senior Helpline:  1-800-252-8966  or  1-888-206-1327 (TTY)

    Illinois Department of Aging

Forms / Registration

Golf Cart / UTV Registration –  Renewal stickers can be obtained at the Village Hall drive-thru (M-F; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm).   New registrations must be completed at the Police Department.  
All Non-Highway Vehicles are required to be registered with the Manteno Police Department.  The application must be submitted at the Manteno Police Department (110 Marquette Place South).  Cost of registration is $25.00 per year.

The following documents are required to register your Non-Highway Vehicle:
   1)  Valid Driver’s License
   2)  Valid Proof of Insurance to operate the vehicle on the road
   3)  Bill of Sale / Proof of Ownership

Golf Cart / UTV Registration

Solicitor/Peddler Permit – Solicitors and Peddlers must obtain a permit to take or attempt to take orders for the sale of goods, merchandise, wares, or other personal property of any nature for future delivery, or for services performed in the future.   Permits are good for 30 days.  Cost:  $50 per permit & $50 for fingerprints.   Permits can be obtained at the Manteno Police Department.   

Solicitor/Peddler Application

Vacation Notice: (PDF Fillable)
All requests for a resident vacation watch must be dropped off in person at the Manteno Police Department (110 Marquette Place South).

Vacation Notice

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