Frequently Asked Questions The following is a list of questions that are frequently asked of department members and the answers to those questions. If you do not find the answer to your question listed, please call (708) 335-9640 and your question will be referred to the appropriate person.

	Where are you located and how can you be contacted?
	Is the Hazel Crest Police Department currently hiring?
	Can an officer issue me/my car a citation for no village sticker when the car is parked on private property and what gives him, or her, that authority?
	Can the department provide a security evaluation of my residence or place of business?
	How do I obtain a copy of an accident or incident report?
	If I plead or am found guilty of an ordinance violation, does this give me a criminal record?
	My job application, application for citizenship, or professional license requires that I submit fingerprints. Will the Department provide fingerprinting?
	I received a telephone call from a person soliciting money for or benefiting the Hazel Crest Police Department, is it legitimate?
	If I request that the police department tow a vehicle illegally parked on my property, will you do that?
	I have a license plate "number" of a vehicle that periodically parks on my property without consent. Can an officer find out the name and address of the vehicle owner and give it to me so I can contact the owner and advise him/her not to park on my property?

Q. Where are you located and how can you be contacted?

A.  The Hazel Crest Police Department is located at 3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429. The telephone number to report non-serious crimes and ordinance violations, crimes where reporting the incident is more than a few minutes after occurrence or request police service is (708) 335-2151; for administrative assistance, (708) 335-9640; to request emergency assistance, 911; and for all type services or assistance for the hearing impaired (708) 335-2159. Our fax number is (708) 335-9648.

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Q.  Is the Hazel Crest Police Department currently hiring?

A.  Hiring of personnel is administered by either the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners or the Civil Service Commission. Eligibility lists for the various job descriptions are maintained and all hiring is done from those lists. A better question to ask might be "Is the Department accepting applications for employment?" Prior to accepting applications for either sworn or non-sworn positions with the Department, announcements for available positions are printed in various area newspapers and posted on bulletin boards in area colleges. If applications are not currently being accepted, you may come to the Police Department and complete a pre-application form. When applications for employment for the various positions become available, you will be notified by mail to come to the Department and obtain one.

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Q.  Can an officer issue me/my car a citation for no village sticker when the car is parked on private property and what gives him, or her, that authority?

A.  Yes, the officer can. The authority is granted under Sec. 19-166(b) of the Municipal Code of the Village of Hazel Crest.

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Q.  Can the department provide a security evaluation of my residence or place of business?

A.  Yes. Contact one of the Beat Representatives at the police station to make an appointment to have a security survey done.

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Q.  How do I obtain a copy of an accident or incident report?

A.  Come to the Police Department and advise either the Clerk/Dispatcher or Data Entry Clerk what you need. If you are eligible to receive the information, you will be directed to Villages office where a $5.00 fee will be charged per report. Bring the receipt back to the Police Department and receive your report copy. This service is only available during Village office hours, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Mon. - Fri., and 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Sat., except for Village holidays.

During all other times (when the Village Hall is closed), either the Clerk/Dispatcher or Data Entry Clerk will assist in determining the proper report number for you and then, upon proof of entitlement to the report, you will be given an envelope upon which you will provide the required information. The envelope will then be placed, with the fee enclosed, into the Village Hall night "drop" box located in the main lobby. Your report will then be copied and per your request, will either be mailed to the address listed on the request envelope or held at the police department reception desk for you to pick up. Reports will be ready for release the next business day.

In some instances you may need to file a freedom of information request form obtainable at the Village office.

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Q.  If I plead or am found guilty of an ordinance violation, does this give me a criminal record?

A.  No. Your conviction is a matter of public record but since it is an ordinance violation, it is not considered a criminal offense for reporting purposes. A conviction may, however, have a detrimental affect on any request you make for expungement of a prior misdemeanor or felony arrest.

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Q.  My job application, application for citizenship, or professional license requires that I submit fingerprints. Will the Department provide fingerprinting?

A.  Yes, but for village residents only. Come to the Police Department and advise either the Clerk/Dispatcher or Data Entry Clerk what you need. You must provide the necessary cards. Please bring the print card(s) you were given with you as we do not keep them on hand. The best time for this type of activity is between 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

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Q.  I received a telephone call from a person soliciting money for or benefiting the Hazel Crest Police Department, is it legitimate?

A.  No! The Hazel Crest Police Department does not solicit funds from citizens or businesses for its own or its members' use.

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Q.  If I request that the police department tow a vehicle illegally parked on my property, will you do that?

A.  The property owner must provide the department with a written request for such action. Because of department procedure, any action that is taken will be at least seven (7) days after receipt of your request unless special circumstances exist.

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Q.  I have a license plate "number" of a vehicle that periodically parks on my property without consent. Can an officer find out the name and address of the vehicle owner and give it to me so I can contact the owner and advise him/her not to park on my property?

A.  No. The information stored in the state and federal law enforcement data systems can only be legally given out to law enforcement personnel. An officer can, however, cite the vehicle under the proper ordinance section for the violation.

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© 1998 by Andrew T. Gammill for use
by the Hazel Crest Police Department.
Last modified 08/98
Disclaimer

Frequently Asked Questions The following is a list of questions that are frequently asked of department members and the answers to those questions. If you do not find the answer to your question listed, please call (708) 335-9640 and your question will be referred to the appropriate person.

	Where are you located and how can you be contacted?
	Is the Hazel Crest Police Department currently hiring?
	Can an officer issue me/my car a citation for no village sticker when the car is parked on private property and what gives him, or her, that authority?
	Can the department provide a security evaluation of my residence or place of business?
	How do I obtain a copy of an accident or incident report?
	If I plead or am found guilty of an ordinance violation, does this give me a criminal record?
	My job application, application for citizenship, or professional license requires that I submit fingerprints. Will the Department provide fingerprinting?
	I received a telephone call from a person soliciting money for or benefiting the Hazel Crest Police Department, is it legitimate?
	If I request that the police department tow a vehicle illegally parked on my property, will you do that?
	I have a license plate "number" of a vehicle that periodically parks on my property without consent. Can an officer find out the name and address of the vehicle owner and give it to me so I can contact the owner and advise him/her not to park on my property?

Q. Where are you located and how can you be contacted?

A.  The Hazel Crest Police Department is located at 3000 West 170th Place, Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429. The telephone number to report non-serious crimes and ordinance violations, crimes where reporting the incident is more than a few minutes after occurrence or request police service is (708) 335-2151; for administrative assistance, (708) 335-9640; to request emergency assistance, 911; and for all type services or assistance for the hearing impaired (708) 335-2159. Our fax number is (708) 335-9648.

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Q.  Is the Hazel Crest Police Department currently hiring?

A.  Hiring of personnel is administered by either the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners or the Civil Service Commission. Eligibility lists for the various job descriptions are maintained and all hiring is done from those lists. A better question to ask might be "Is the Department accepting applications for employment?" Prior to accepting applications for either sworn or non-sworn positions with the Department, announcements for available positions are printed in various area newspapers and posted on bulletin boards in area colleges. If applications are not currently being accepted, you may come to the Police Department and complete a pre-application form. When applications for employment for the various positions become available, you will be notified by mail to come to the Department and obtain one.

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Q.  Can an officer issue me/my car a citation for no village sticker when the car is parked on private property and what gives him, or her, that authority?

A.  Yes, the officer can. The authority is granted under Sec. 19-166(b) of the Municipal Code of the Village of Hazel Crest.

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Q.  Can the department provide a security evaluation of my residence or place of business?

A.  Yes. Contact one of the Beat Representatives at the police station to make an appointment to have a security survey done.

Back to Top

Q.  How do I obtain a copy of an accident or incident report?

A.  Come to the Police Department and advise either the Clerk/Dispatcher or Data Entry Clerk what you need. If you are eligible to receive the information, you will be directed to Villages office where a $5.00 fee will be charged per report. Bring the receipt back to the Police Department and receive your report copy. This service is only available during Village office hours, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Mon. - Fri., and 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Sat., except for Village holidays.

During all other times (when the Village Hall is closed), either the Clerk/Dispatcher or Data Entry Clerk will assist in determining the proper report number for you and then, upon proof of entitlement to the report, you will be given an envelope upon which you will provide the required information. The envelope will then be placed, with the fee enclosed, into the Village Hall night "drop" box located in the main lobby. Your report will then be copied and per your request, will either be mailed to the address listed on the request envelope or held at the police department reception desk for you to pick up. Reports will be ready for release the next business day.

In some instances you may need to file a freedom of information request form obtainable at the Village office.

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Q.  If I plead or am found guilty of an ordinance violation, does this give me a criminal record?

A.  No. Your conviction is a matter of public record but since it is an ordinance violation, it is not considered a criminal offense for reporting purposes. A conviction may, however, have a detrimental affect on any request you make for expungement of a prior misdemeanor or felony arrest.

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Q.  My job application, application for citizenship, or professional license requires that I submit fingerprints. Will the Department provide fingerprinting?

A.  Yes, but for village residents only. Come to the Police Department and advise either the Clerk/Dispatcher or Data Entry Clerk what you need. You must provide the necessary cards. Please bring the print card(s) you were given with you as we do not keep them on hand. The best time for this type of activity is between 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

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Q.  I received a telephone call from a person soliciting money for or benefiting the Hazel Crest Police Department, is it legitimate?

A.  No! The Hazel Crest Police Department does not solicit funds from citizens or businesses for its own or its members' use.

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Q.  If I request that the police department tow a vehicle illegally parked on my property, will you do that?

A.  The property owner must provide the department with a written request for such action. Because of department procedure, any action that is taken will be at least seven (7) days after receipt of your request unless special circumstances exist.

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Q.  I have a license plate "number" of a vehicle that periodically parks on my property without consent. Can an officer find out the name and address of the vehicle owner and give it to me so I can contact the owner and advise him/her not to park on my property?

A.  No. The information stored in the state and federal law enforcement data systems can only be legally given out to law enforcement personnel. An officer can, however, cite the vehicle under the proper ordinance section for the violation.

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© 1998 by Andrew T. Gammill for use
by the Hazel Crest Police Department.
Last modified 08/98
Disclaimer