Countryside Police Department

The Countryside Police Department currently has a total of 35 employees.

Michael Ruth - Chief of Police

Scott Novak - Deputy Chief (Administrative and Support Services Commander)

John Mikel - Patrol Services

3 Investigators, 3 Patrol Sergeants, 15 Patrol Officers and 1 K-9 unit.

The civilian structure consists of Margaret Carey the Administrative Assistant, 5 Telecommunicators, 1 Records Clerk and 4 Crossing Guards.

The Police Department is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  The department patrols all areas within the incorporated boundaries of Countryside.

In order to serve the community, the Countryside Police Department is always evolving and adapting so we can keep current with new community problems and technology advancements.

Mutual Aid / Professional Organizations

In the spirit of regional law enforcement, the Countryside Police Department is involved in the following associations or taskforces:

• Major Case Assistance Team (M.C.A.T.)
• Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (N.I.P.A.S.) www.nipas.org
• Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) www.ileas.org
• South Suburban Major Crime Task Force (SSMCTF) www.ssmctf.org

M.C.A.T. is a mutual aid agreement of surrounding communities to assist in investigation efforts.  N.I.P.A.S. is a mutual aid association consisting of 98 communities for mobile car plans, a mobile field force, and emergency service teams (SWAT).  The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System provides for immediate emergency response by law enforcement agencies to a requesting agency on a statewide basis should our community suffer any natural or manmade disaster.

The City of Countryside Police Department is also a member of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (SSMCTF).  This unit investigates major crimes that consist of homicides, kidnappings, and other forcible felonies.  The unit consists of law enforcement officers from local, county, state and federal agencies.

You may contact the Countryside Police Department using the following:

Emergency             9-1-1

Non-emergency      708.352.2171

E-Mail                     police@countrysidepolice.org

Thank you for your interest in the Countryside Police Department and local law enforcement.

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