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Local Adopt a Platoon Program
Jim Kruse received a certificate of appreciation from Officer Alejandro Lopez who is currently on military duty in Iraq. Jim Kruse coordinates the local Adopt a Platoon Program which sends needed supplies to troops in Iraq and Afghanastan. Chief Vodicka presented the certificate to Jim at the City Council Meeting on February 11,2010.
Freedom Run
On December 9, 2009 John Bartosiewicz and Don Dombrowski, organizers of the Illinois Freedom Run, presented the Hickory Hills Police Department with a certificate of appreciation for the dedication and participation of Motorcycle Officer Steve Wagner and Auxilary Officer Betty Soprych in the Illinois Freedom Run.(Read Full Story) Hickory Hills Flag
Officer Alejandro Lopez flying the City of Hickory Hills Flag over his military base in Karbala, Iraq. Accident Reconstruction
Ofc.Scott Sodaro and Ofc Jim Holt H.H.P.D. Traffic Accident Reconstruction 20 years of Service
On October 20th, 2009, Chief Vodicka presented Lt. Dan Skoczylas with his 20 year pin in recognition of his years of service with the Hickory Hills Police Department. New Police Recruit
Police Commissioner Ken Fonte administers
Police Chief Vodicka, Eric Schultz
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Officers Receive Commendations
On March 26, 2009, during the Hickory Hills City Council Meeting, Detective Joseph Roscetti, Detective Adam Gulczynski, Detective Sergeant Jason Bray, Officer Joseph Clark, and Officer Erv Wee Sit received departmental commendations from Chief of Police Alan Vodicka and Mayor Michael Howley. (Full Story)
20 years of Service
On January 9th Chief Vodicka presented Officer Terry Murphy with his Twenty Years of Service Pin at a short ceremony. Wear your Seat Belt
On October 1st, 2008 the Hickory Hills Police Department began its 3rd traffic safety grant, courtesy of the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Full Story)
Gift Cards for Child Seats In these trying financial times the Hickory Hills Police Department realizes the difficulties the average family faces just making ends meet along with the additional expenses incurred with new arrivals. (Full Story)
The Hickory Hills Police Department now offers convenient online payment of violation tickets. Simply click on www.violationspayment.com and follow the directions. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 708-598-4900.
Crime Alerts (updated 12/21/08) This page is dedicated to providing our citizens with information regarding crime trends in Hickory Hills and helpful tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. You may use the new tab on the menu or follow this link: Crime Alerts INFORMATION ON COYOTES
If you observe any animal that appears to be injured, sick or displaying aggressive behavior, please call the Hickory Hills Police Animal Control Officer at 598-4900. For more information click here
Be Safe, Be Seen!!!
In order to help increase visibility for those Hickory residents who enjoy going for evening walks, the Hickory Hills Police Department is once again offering free lightweight reflective vests. Quantities are limited, so to obtain one of these vests, you must come to the “Records” window of the Hickory Hills Police Department during the hours between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Be safe, be seen.
Special Response Team
(Hickory Hills Police Department Special Response Team) The Hickory Hills Police Department Special Response Team is a specialized unit within the Department that responds to critical incidents in support of Patrol and Investigative operations. Full Story City of Hickory Hills Automated Red Light Enforcement Program Frequently Asked Questions:
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New Police Recruit
New Police Officer recruit Geoffrey Buerger at swearing in ceremony during the February 11,2010, City Council Meeting. 30 years of Service
At a short ceremony on September 15th, 2009, Chief Vodicka presented Officer Mark Jurak with his Thirty Years of Service Pin. Ask Officer Trustee
The Hickory Hills Police Department is happy to announce a web page dedicated to our younger residents. Ask Office Trustee is a place kids in grades K-5 to ask Officer Trustee questions they may have about police work and crime prevention. Ask Officer Trustee 30 years of Service
Deputy Chief of Police Michael
Murphy received a thirty years of service pin from Mayor Michael Howley
and Chief of Police Alan Vodicka at Child Safety Seat Inspections
Hickory Hills Officer James Holt installing a child safety seat On
Saturday, March 28th there will be a free child safety seat
inspection/installation event at the Roberts Park Fire Protection
District Station 1, located at
Traffic Safety Award
Traffic Officer James Holt and
Traffic Division Coordinator Scott Sodaro are shown here with Chief of
Police Alan Vodicka displaying Drive Smart/Drive Sober
(Ofc Holt hanging "ornaments" ) If you’ve spent any time and money in the liquor departments at Jewel/Osco, Fairplay Finer Foods, or CVS Pharmacy, you’ve probably noticed the recent handiwork of our traffic officers. In keeping with the theme of celebrating the holidays safely, the Hickory Hills Police Department each year goes to these stores and hangs reminders throughout the liquor departments. Don’t drink and drive! Seat Belt Coupons
Officer Heidi Sonntag giving a driver and young passenger coupons for wearing their seat belts. (Full Story) Drug Seizure
On 09-25-08 the Hickory Hills Police Department and the Justice Police Department working jointly, seized more than 160 kilograms of cocaine having a street value of more than 15 million dollars. (Full Story) Second in the State
Sgt. Timothy Stevens and Traffic Officer Scott
Sodaro accepting the 2007-2008 award for Traffic Safety.
On August 13th, 2008 the Hickory Hills Police
Department was awarded More than Just a Mural
Shown standing in front of the “Unity of Effort” mural, Wes Gonzalez, Art Instructor A.A. Stagg High School, Jeffrey Weber, Art Division Chairperson A.A. Stagg High School, Drew Chibe, A.A. Stagg High School student who designed the mural holding a certificate of appreciation presented by the Hickory Hills Police Department, and Police Chief Alan Vodicka. (click here for full story)
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