Crime Prevention

Prospect Heights Installs 15 Security Cameras to Leverage Police Resources

Sat Mar 29, 2014 03:46 pm Cardinal News

The City of Prospect Heights recently installed 15 security cameras in areas where the highest volume of police calls occur. Security cameras monitor people and vehicles entering and exiting the Piper Lane neighborhood, and in […]

DUI Crash Plus Arlington Heights Police Report on St. Patrick’s Day Traffic Enforcement Campaign

Fri Mar 21, 2014 06:39 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO: DUI crash at Dundee Road and Ridge Avenue — not part of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday traffic enforcement, but occurred during the same weekend. The white Toyota Camry is possibly the victim’s vehicle, […]

St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Traffic Enforcement Starts Tonight in Arlington Heights

Fri Mar 14, 2014 07:08 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the upcoming “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign starting Friday, March 14, 2014 through St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, […]

Schaumburg Business Association, Schaumburg Police Hosting Workplace Violence Prevention Seminar, Feb. 13

Thu Feb 6, 2014 12:34 pm Cardinal News

Law enforcement experts to host informative seminar for Schaumburg area businesses With targeted violence in the workplace on the rise, the Schaumburg Business Association, along with the Schaumburg Police Department and security risk management firm […]

Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Enforcement Results in 88 Seatbelt And Child Restraint Violations In Arlington Heights

Wed Dec 11, 2013 09:26 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department recently completed enforcement activities relating to IDOT’s designated Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Campaign. The campaign began November 18, 2013 and ended December 1, 2013. During the campaign, one roadside safety checkpoint […]

Good Crime Prevention Tips for the Holiday … and for the Whole Year

Mon Dec 9, 2013 06:38 pm Cardinal News

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips During the holidays, it is more likely that people become victims of a crime while they are tired, over-scheduled, distracted, and even more trusting, because after all ’tis the season. A […]

AHPD Scam Alert: Identity Thieves, Phishers, Scammers Posing As Computer Anti-Virus Technicians

Tue Nov 19, 2013 04:25 pm Cardinal News

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT SCAM ALERT / BEWARE: You may receive a telephone call from a subject claiming to work for Microsoft, Geek Squad or some other nationally recognized tech company. They will claim they […]

Thanksgiving Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It Or Ticket” Enforcement Nov. 18, 2013 Through Dec. 1, 2013

Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:39 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Thanksgiving Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns from November 18, 2013 through December […]

Purse Security Tips: Beware of What You Carry in Your Purse/What’s Wrong With This Picture

Sun Nov 10, 2013 08:27 pm Cardinal News

When a purse or wallet is lost or stolen, the victim can be overwhelmed by all of the items they realized they have lost. Many people lose small amounts of cash, driver’s licenses, gifts cards, […]

Schaumburg Police, Fire, Public Safety Open House this Saturday, Oct. 5th – 11 AM – 2 PM

Thu Oct 3, 2013 08:55 pm Cardinal News

In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week, the Schaumburg Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a combined Public Safety Open House this Saturday. The location will be Fire Station […]

SCAM: Medical Alert System Purchased Just For You, As A Gift

Wed Oct 2, 2013 06:02 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police have alerted seniors and their families to a newer scam. Seniors may receive an automated call from an agency claiming a medical alert system was purchased for them by an unknown party. […]

Schaumburg Police Citizen Police Academy Applications — Academy Starts October 2, 2013

Thu Sep 19, 2013 09:04 am Cardinal News

The Schaumburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 34th session of the Citizen Police Academy (CPA). Anybody 18 years of age and older who resides or works in Schaumburg are eligible to apply. […]

NCSAM National Cyber Security Awareness Month is October

Sat Sep 7, 2013 08:23 am Cardinal News

CNN’s Laurie Segall shows the ways hackers from Syria or other hostile organizations could strike at the U.S. electronically. The US Department of Homeland Security reminds us that the nation’s critical infrastructure relies heavily on […]

Labor Day Traffic Enforcement Results from Arlington Heights Police Department

Thu Sep 5, 2013 03:23 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department recently completed enforcement activities relating to IDOT’s designated Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Campaign. The campaign began August 16, 2013 and ended September 2, 2013. During the campaign, two roadside safety […]

Several Fender Bender School Bus Crashes: Reminder for Illinois School Bus Law

Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:44 am Cardinal News

Driver’s must stop for school buses in certain conditions in the State of Illinois. School Buses You must stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers on a two-lane roadway. A […]

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