The Flossmoor Police Department has received one of 21 ComEd grants awarded through its Powering Safe Communities program. The ComEd awards were given for projects that improve the efficiency and delivery of public safety programs, increase community resiliency and address unmet safety needs. Applications to ComEd were reviewed by the[Read More…]
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Flossmoor seeking applicants for police department eligibility list
The Flossmoor Police Department is accepting applications from men and women interested in a career in law enforcement.
Homewood, Flossmoor police departments host National Night Out festivities on Aug. 7
Police departments in Homewood and Flossmoor are hosting National Night Out events Aug. 7 in settings where officers can interact with residents and explain how local law enforcement is working to keep our communities safe. National Night Out has been called “a party with an important purpose,” according to Homewood Events[Read More…]
Police facial hair sprouting as Flossmoor’s Beard Olympics nears
Kneeling left to right: David Levy and Hank Bausch. Standing left to right: Dan Weaver, Brian Tencza, Mark Cagle, Tod Kamleiter, Doug Merkle and Nick Kausal. Not pictured: Clint Wagner and Courtney Kimes. (Provided photo) It’s the battle of the beards. Ten Flossmoor police officers are growing facial hair for a good cause and[Read More…]
Video shows two suspects in June 25 Flossmoor car burglary
A homeowner’s surveillance camera this week captured the image of two persons breaking into a car in Flossmoor. In the video, one of the suspects, wearing a hooded shirt, opens the car’s passenger door and looks inside. A moment later, another person – who is bareheaded – opens the driver’s[Read More…]
Tim Filkins promoted to sergeant with Flossmoor PD
Flossmoor Police Officer Tim Filkins, who last year arrested a bank robbery suspect who may have been on his way to commit another crime, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Filkins was officially sworn in as a sergeant at the Flossmoor Village Board meeting on March 5 at[Read More…]
Flossmoor police academy can provide a life-changing experience
The stories are always positive, says Flossmoor Police Chief Michael Pulec. Graduates of Flossmoor’s Citizens Police Academy (CPA) usually have stories about their experiences during the 12-week program, Pulec said. And he’s heard a number of them. Enrollment is underway through Dec. 31 for the next Citizens Police Academy, which[Read More…]
Toys from police shopping spree will again go to needy kids
Flossmoor police officers, during their Monday pre-holiday shopping spree, got a peek inside Santa’s workshop. Or at least the closest than any of us will ever get to it. The officers were granted access to a holiday storage area at Flossmoor’s Meijer store for the Marine Reserve’s Toys for Tots[Read More…]
Flossmoor traffic stop leads to arrest for bank robbery
Flossmoor police say a bank robbery may have been prevented last week when an officer stopped a car for speeding in mid-morning traffic. Patrolman Tim Filkins stopped a man who subsequently was charged in an Orland Park bank robbery.
New squad car cameras allow remote viewing of police activity
Flossmoor police officials will soon be able to monitor traffic stops and other activity on camera, and in real time. Following this week’s approval of new squad car camera systems, remote viewing of law enforcement activity will be possible at Flossmoor’s police station. Village board members, at the Aug. 21[Read More…]
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