Programs & Services

Child Safety Seat Installation & Inspection Program

Three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed according to research obtained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We have Officers certified in installing and inspecting child safety seats.

Crime Prevention

The Minooka Police Department offers many other crime prevention programs.  Some of which are aimed at specific groups of people or types of businesses.  The Police Department is also available for block parties and to give talks to your civic club.  The following are some of the examples of presentations that can be presented by the Minooka Police Department;

• Identity Theft
• Elder Abuse
• Senior Safety
• Financial Crimes
• Robbery Prevention

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)

The D.A.R.E. program is being taught to 5th graders and consists of lessons on saying “no” and resisting pressures to experiment with drugs.  It also incorporates saying “no” to violence and gang involvement.

Explorer Program

Minooka Police Department Explorer Post #447 is an introductory program providing first-hand experience to youth interested in a law enforcement, criminal justice or public service career. The program is open to young men and women from 14 to 21 years of age. Meetings are held twice a month, and include orientation to Ethics in Law Enforcement, evidence collection, crash investigation, traffic stops and other police related operations. 

For more information or to obtain an Explorer Program Application, contact James Sinovich at 815-467-2298 or by email at james.sinovich@minooka.com.

Fingerprinting Services

We are available to fingerprint citizens for employment, adoption, licensing, or background investigations, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Fingerprinting is done on a walk-in basis. 

There is a fee of $12.00 for all fingerprint services.

Internet Safe Zone

Medication Take Back Program

National Night Out

Police Department Tours

Yes, you may tour the police department. Call the Minooka Police Department at (815) 467-2298 for information.

Police Officer Presentation Request

Special Olympics

Click the link to learn more about the Special Olympics.

Additional Links 

• Alcoholics Anonymous Resource Center
• Hundred Club of Grundy County
• Illinois Police Chiefs Association
• International Police Chief’s Association
• Illinois Secretary of State
• Illinois Department of Transportation
• Illinois Sex Offender Information
• Illinois State Police FOID Application
• The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)