Crime Prevention

Arlington Heights Police “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Campaigns Rand and Beverly

Wed Aug 1, 2018 11:17 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns on August 10, 2018. Enforcement activities will include […]

Police Activity at Palatine High School: Extra Security Response to Unconfirmed Social Media Gun Threat

Mon Mar 5, 2018 06:22 am Cardinal News

PALATINE POLICE INVESTIGATE SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES THAT REFERENCED GUN THREAT AT PALATINE HIGH SCHOOL Palatine police are on extra alert Monday, March 5, 2018 as a precaution to provide extra security and safety at Palatine […]

Village of Arlington Heights Board Sends Letter on Gun Control to Governor Rauner — Encourages Legislation

Fri Mar 2, 2018 12:03 pm Cardinal News

In response to the mass shooting at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School in Parkland, Florida, the Arlington Heights Village Board sent a letter on February 27, 2018 to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and the State […]

Village of Arlington Heights Highlights Police Department’s School Safety Programs Following Florida Mass Shooting Incident

Fri Mar 2, 2018 12:03 pm Cardinal News

VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS INFORMS RESIDENTS REGARDING POLICE COOPERATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND SCHOOL STAFF ON SCHOOL SAFETY On February 27, 2018, the Village of Arlington Heights referred to an Arlington Heights Police […]

Beware of the Romance Scam: Fake Valentines Online on Valentine’s Day or Any Day of the Year

Wed Feb 14, 2018 06:16 am Cardinal News

One northwest suburban man thought he found The One, but his online “beauty” turned out to be a crook. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker interviewed Kurt Link, who reports he lives […]

The Blank Box Will Frighten Front Porch Package Thieves with a Specially Installed Shotgun Blank that’s Disguised in a Fake Package

Fri Dec 15, 2017 05:07 pm Cardinal News

This young female would-be package thief passes a house nonchalantly, then gets a scare when she tries to take TheBlankBox. Would-be thieves are startled and sometimes go tumbling down the front yard when they attempt […]

Traffic Stop for Cell Phone Use of Texting Use Might Result in Gift Instead of Ticket Starting Today

Fri Oct 27, 2017 05:48 pm Cardinal News

Beginning today, Friday October 27, 2017, if you get pulled over by police in Arlington Heights for violating a distracted driving law, you might be surprised to learn that you will get a cellphone cradle […]

PSA ‘Think Before You Post’ by the FBI Chicago Warns About the Risk of Posting Threats on Social Media

Fri Sep 22, 2017 05:29 am Cardinal News

The FBI Chicago Field Office has produced a PSA that warns social media users to strongly consider the ramifications and consequences of their messages before they are posted. In a moment of anger on November […]

Rolling Meadows Police Participating: Illinois Assoc. of Chiefs of Police, Partnering with Union Pacific and CN Railroads, Coordinating 4th Annual Illinois Rail Safety Week

Wed Sep 20, 2017 09:31 am Cardinal News

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) has asked the Governor of the State of Illinois to declare September 24th to 30th as Illinois Rail Safety Week in order to promote vehicle and pedestrian […]

Teen Gets New Cell Phone with Number Recycled From ‘Pebbles’ The Escort

Sat Sep 2, 2017 04:13 am Cardinal News

Unwanted calls and texts from strange men were received on a teen girl’s cellphone because the previous user of the cellphone number was an escort. CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos reports. A mother of a teenage […]

Labor Day Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” Traffic Campaign

Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:26 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department will commence specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Labor Day holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns August 21st to September 5th, […]

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents and Businesses to Take Precautions Against Flood Scams, Door-to-Door Criminals

Wed Jul 19, 2017 09:08 am Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has posted a statement reminding Lake County residents of the increased risk of scammers attempting to capitalize on those impacted by flooding. One of the recommendations of the sheriff’s office […]

Arlington Heights Police Warn Users About New Tracking Feature on Snapchat

Wed Jun 28, 2017 09:03 am Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department alerted people today on their Facebook page that Snapchat recently introduced a new tracker that allows people to track the exact location of friends under certain settings. If your children […]

Arlington Heights Village Board Passes Law Banning Gang Loitering

Wed Nov 16, 2016 03:23 pm Cardinal News

On November 7, 2016, Village officials unanimously passed a law targeting street gang members who loiter on sidewalks, in parking lots, and in front of retail stores in the village. The new ordinance provides local […]

Special Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Campaigns Underway Through November 28, 2016

Mon Nov 14, 2016 04:30 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department has started specialized traffic enforcement activities relating to the Thanksgiving Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns now through November 28, 2016. Enforcement […]

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