Crime trends and tactics change, but there are many simple things you can do to reduce your risk of being victimized. Learn more in this month’s
#ASaferNaper
campaign: .
Another successful Public Safety Open House! Thanks to the hundreds of people who braved the elements to come spend some time with us this past weekend. We hope you had fun and learned a lot!
Storytime with NPD starts this week! Bring your little one to
@NaperLib
's Nichols Library at 10:30 a.m. this Friday to hear Officer Fletcher read a safety story and to check out a squad car.
Join Chief Arres for
#CoffeeWithACop
this Wednesday, Oct. 2. Stop by Starbucks (1532 Aurora Av) anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to ask questions, discuss specific safety concerns, or just say hi!
More info:
Parents, we need YOU to help stop the posting and sharing of school threats. Please talk to your kids about the seriousness of such threats and the need to report, not repost threats they see online, on their phones or elsewhere. Read our community letter:
Our focus on senior safety continues
#ASaferNaper
. On 10/30, Crime Prevention Specialist Julie Smith will present a Senior Scams & Cryptocurrency seminar as part of a
@NaperParks
series. Free but registration is required. More info:
🚓Check out police & fire vehicles
👮Interact with police officers & firefighters
🎁Grab giveaways & safety information
🐕🦺Watch public safety demos
Attend our Public Safety Open House THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 28, from 10am to 2pm at 1380 Aurora Ave. Info:
Our latest impounds include several cats located on McDowell Road earlier this month. Please call Animal Control at (630) 420-6178 if you know where any of these pets belong.
Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites you to chat with him and members of his senior staff over coffee on
#NationalCoffeeWithACopDay
– Wednesday, Oct. 2. More information:
#CoffeeWithACop
Today, we remember former NPD Police Chief Robert Worthel.
#OnThisDay
in 1927, Chief Worthel lost his life in service to our community when the motorcycle he was riding to an armed robbery call crashed at the intersection of Washington and School streets.
A cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for a burglary to a business that occurred just after 4 a.m. on Sept. 19, 2024, in the 0-100 block of E. Chicago Ave. See the bulletin for suspect photos:
Naperville Police continue to investigate a fatal traffic crash involving a bicyclist that occurred around 10:21 a.m. on Sept. 21 at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Royal Saint George Drive. Read the release for additional details:
Road closures have already begun in downtown as organizers set up for this weekend's fine arts fair. The traffic control plan is available at so you can see which roads are closed and when they will reopen.
This little dog was found earlier this week near Whispering Hills Drive and Jefferson Avenue. Do you know where it belongs? Call Animal Control at 630-420-6178.
As veteran officers hired during Naperville’s population boom continue to retire, the opportunities opening up for new officers joining our department are endless. We anticipate hiring more than 25 officers in the next three years! Apply today:
Did you know scams targeting people over the age of 60 caused more than $3.4 billion in losses nationwide in 2023? Learn how to protect yourself in this month's Focus on Safety:
#ASaferNaper
NEWS RELEASE: PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE!
Our annual fall family favorite - the Public Safety Open House - is BACK! Mark your calendar for Sept. 28 and read today's news release for more details:
Congrats to those who recently completed our summer internship! This was a great group of interns with a lot of promise in law enforcement. Know someone who might be interested in a future internship session (we run three per year)? Visit for information.