Police Department
Mission
The preservation of peace and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Monmouth.
About the Department
19 Full-Time Officers
Our department has a Chief, Deputy Chief, Lieutenant, three Sergeants, two Investigators, Western Il Task Force Officer, and ten Patrol Officers, plus:
- One full-time public service officer
- Eight full-time dispatchers
- Three part-time dispatchers
- One full-time administrative assistant
- One full-time janitor
Bike Patrol
Officers are able to patrol more efficiently on bikes during special events, where there is a high concentration of pedestrians such as Bacon Fest, the annual car show, and the Prime Beef Festival. Police cyclists are also used for special details including surveillance and alcohol and tobacco compliance checks.
Police Department Contact Numbers
Emergency Services: 911
MPD non-emergency: (309) 734-8383
Crimestoppers: (309) 734-9363
MPD Fax: (309) 734-7934
Warren County Sheriff's Office: (309) 734-8506
State's Attorney's Office: (309) 734-8476
Police Staff
Joe Switzer
Police Chief
Phone: (309) 734-8383
Fax: (309) 734-7934
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Julie Richardson
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (309) 734-8383
Fax: (309) 734-7934
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Police Chief Joe Switzer
At our City Council meeting on July 3, 2017, Joe Switzer was sworn in as our police chief. Congratulations, Chief Switzer!