Your Safety...Our Priority

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Lazaro Perez, Chief of Police
Gary Lunn, Assistant Police Chief

The mission of the North Chicago Police Department is to consistently provide for the security and safety of those in the City through the management and execution of various public safety operational strategies. We do this by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trusting partnerships through the professional and ethical enforcement of the law.

Our vision is to develop collaborative partnerships based on trust and transparency with the residents of the City of North Chicago and leveraging that partnership to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life for our residents as well as those traveling and conducting business in our City.

Looking Forward. Serving Always.
For a complete overview of the North Chicago Police Department's commitment to serving and protecting the city and its citizens, please review the:
North Chicago Police Department's 2025 Annual Report

Core Values 

Professionalism – We are members of an elite and highly trained profession: law enforcement. We will conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with our code of conduct.

Integrity – We are committed to the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct, which are the cornerstones of our profession.

Fairness - We are committed to equal application of the law to offenders and members of the public as well as equal application of rules and regulations to all members of the department.

Partnerships – We believe that as police officers, we can only succeed in reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life in our city by working collectively with the community and other stakeholders.

Respect – We value ourselves, each other, and every member of our community, showing understanding and appreciation for our similarities and differences.

Leadership – Each member of our team is expected to be a leader, who leads by example in both word and action.

Innovation – We seek to be leaders in law enforcement by using out- of- the-box thinking to effectively deal with the complex problems faced by our community.

Teamwork - As an organization, we value teamwork, because we recognize that the only way to accomplish our goals and uphold our core values is by working together.