Welcome to the Forest View Police Department
Forest View police services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For emergencies services call 911 from your cell phone or land line.
For non-emergency number: (708) 788-0318
The Forest View Police Department is comprised of approximately 14 full-time police officers and 4 part-time police officers. The department also has 1 full-time records clerk and 2 part-time clerks.
The sworn officers of FVPD consist of 1 Police Chief, 2 Sergeants, and 15 police officers. One Sergeant supervises the patrol division and one Sergeant supervises the administrative section. The department has officers assigned to various task forces that operate in Cook County.
Chief of Police
The Chief’s office is always open during regular business hours if you have a question, complaint, comment or just want to stop in. You can schedule an appointment by calling the non-emergency phone number during the hours of 8:00am to 10:30pm.
Employment Opportunities
The Forest View Police Department continually accepts applications for police officers. All individuals that are certified police officers within the State of Illinois may apply by submitting an application. The police department is looking to fill part-time and full-time positions. Click here to know more about the opportunities.
CodeRED
CodeREDis a free emergency notification service provided to all residents and business owners in the Village. CodeCodeRED notifies you of emergency information through phone calls, text messages and emails. The system will be used to keep you informed of local events that may immediately impact your safety. The Village of Forest View encourages you to take action and register your phone numbers and email accounts for this service and verify your home or business location during the enrollment process so we may target notifications that directly impact your home or business. Enroll today by clicking here.
Forest View Front Line
Click here to visit Front Line
Overnight Parking
Provide us the details of your vehicle and the location it will be parked over night. We will add your request to our database to ensure a ticket is not given.
Vacation Watch
Provide us the details of your property and the date ranges you will be gone. Once added to our database, your property will be added to our list of vacation watches for officers to check on (time-permitting).
Pet Management
Provide us the details of your pet. Once added to our database, your pet information will be available to the police department in case of lost or stolen.
At Risk Residents
If you are an At Risk Resident, or the primary contact, enter your contact information here for our records. In the event of an emergency, we will have quick access to your details.
Online Payment of Fines and Citations
Pay your fines for citations and adjudication hearings online.
Click here to be taken to E-Pay website
Important Links and Information
Illinois Sex Offender Registry
Forest View Police Department Annual Reports