Chief of Police Timothy J. Swanson

Timothy J. Swanson was appointed as Chief of the Countryside Police Department in 2003. Chief Swanson has worked in all operations of the police department. He started his career with the City of Countryside more than 20 years ago in December 1982 as a patrol officer.

Chief Swanson is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command SPSC class-194, the Executive Management Program class-23 and is a recipient of Northwestern University’s Public Safety Executive Leadership Award.  

Chief Swanson was also instrumental in establishing the K-9 unit, developed from narcotics money seized from narcotics enforcement efforts. He helped establish the bicycle patrol unit and also introduced the City to the changeable message sign that doubles as a radar trailer. The Police Department will be looking to expand the role of the patrol division to include a community-policing program and upgrade technology in the wireless police reporting field and in Reverse 911.

The Department Command staff welcomes any questions, comments or concerns. You may contact any member of the staff or the Chief directly by phone at (708) 352-2171 or via email at police@countrysidepolice.org.