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 Robbery and theft prevention tips
The majority of crime in Oak Park is against property, but robberies and thefts do occur. We are sharing some tips that may help prevent you from becoming a victim:
- Don’t be distracted with cell phones while walking or waiting for public transportation.
- Pay attention to your environment and what’s around you.
- If you think someone acting suspiciously is approaching you or following you, cross to the other side of the street and head for the nearest public place.
- Obey an offender’s instructions – property can be replaced, you cannot.
Find more information at www.oak-park.us/robberyprevention.
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Share videos and images with the Police Department
In an effort to tap the growing number of home surveillance video cameras, the Oak Park Police Department allows camera owners to upload videos and photographs they think might be useful in solving neighborhood crimes. Both residential and commercial property owners are invited to share videos and images with the Police Department. All files will be treated as confidential aspects of ongoing investigations. Anyone who submits a file may choose to remain anonymous. To upload a video, go to www.oak-park.us/policevideo.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Oak Park Police Department works closely with Sarah's Inn to help victims of domestic violence. Learn more about the work Sarah's Inn does in the community and the programming available this month to raise awareness, support survivors and strengthen our community at www.sarahsinn.org.
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Patches help raise awareness
Members of the Oak Park Police Department are showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by wearing special pink patches and pins throughout the month in support of survivors and those currently facing the disease. The highly visible patches help bring attention to the importance of early detection, an issue the Oak Park Public Health Department is working to highlight by sharing local resources available to help fight the disease. Find more information on the Village website.
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Secure holiday decorations
Nothing ruins the Halloween spirit more than thieves stealing home decorations from your property. If possible, secure your decorations with locking cords, zip ties or heavy stakes into the ground. You can even try using bike chains and locks to secure items to permanent structures. Label all of your decorations in permanent marker with your name and address as this could help us return any recovered property. This also discourages reselling of the items. Contact us if you have additional questions at police@oak-park.us
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Halloween guidelines
Please drive safely and watch for costumed pedestrians on Friday, Oct. 31. Official hours for trick or treating in Oak Park are typically 4 to 8 p.m. Police officers will be out to help ensure a safe holiday. Find more Halloween guidelines and safety tips at www.oak-park.us/halloween.
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Fire Department open house is October 4
Oak Parkers young, old and in between are invited to the Oak Park Fire Department open house, set for Saturday, Oct. 4. Visitors will be able to get up close to the equipment, tour the fire house and talk to the firefighter/paramedics who help keep the community safe during the event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Station at 100 N. Euclid Ave. To help supply local community blood centers, a Vitalant blood drive will be held onsite from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Click here to register for the blood drive. More information is at www.oak-park.us/fireopenhouse2025.
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The Oak Park Police Department operates under a community policing strategy. Oak Park Deputy Chief Roderick Robinson currently oversees community policing and serves as the point of contact for Oak Park's eight neighborhood zones. Click here for more information, including how to contact the Police Department about safety issues in each neighborhood zone.
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