Palatine Government

Palatine operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with six Councilmen elected by district, and an elected Mayor and Village Clerk

Village of Palatine
200 E Wood St
Palatine, IL 60067
847-358-7500

Palatine Police Department

With 110 sworn officers and 30 civilian personnel, the Palatine Police Department is able to provide services to all Palatine residents. With a Neighborhood Policing program, the village of Palatine is divided into seven patrol beats, enabling the assigned officers to become familiar with their geographical beat and provide proactive services. Other crime prevention programs administered by the Palatine Police Department include a Neighborhood Watch, Internet Safety for Parents, Helping Hand Safety House, Bicycle Safety & Registration, Child Seat Inspection and Home & Commercial Security Surveys.

Many Palatine Police Officers have received a significant amount of specialty training in areas such as K-9, Bicycle Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Juvenile Officer, Accident Reconstruction, Crime Scene Technicians, Criminal Investigator, and Gang Crimes Investigator.

Palatine Police Department
200 E Wood St
Palatine, IL 60067
847-359-9000

Palatine Fire Department

The Palatine Fire Department responds to, on average, 7000 calls per year, 70% of them being medically related. The department prides itself on a fast response time, and can be at most calls within four to six minutes.

The Palatine Fire Department has five fire stations, all of which are equipped with a fire engine and ambulance. Available within the Palatine Fire Department is a fire engine equipped with a 95 foot ladder. A minimum of twenty people are on active duty working a 24 hour shift. All Palatine Firefighters are certified paramedics, and many are also trained in specialty areas such as above/below ground rescue, water rescue and hazardous materials.

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