The City of Rolling Meadows
The Community The City of Rolling Meadows was incorporated in 1955 after the original developer, Kimball Hill, constructed affordable housing for post World War II veterans and their families, as well as Chicagoans who desired a suburban lifestyle. Since then, Rolling Meadows has developed into a mature community with a population of 24,604, diverse in religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Nestled in the heart of the Golden Corridor, near Woodfield Shopping Center and Arlington International racetrack, Rolling Meadows is close to O'Hare airport as well as an excellent public transportation and expressway system. Careful zoning and attention to detail have allowed the city to integrate a well managed park and recreational system into the residential areas of its seven square miles. Corporate headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies as well as small business employ about 44,000 people and comprise a major part of the city's stable revenue base. The Government Rolling Meadows has a council-manager form of government. Seven wards elect one alderman to serve staggered terms, and who meet with the mayor and manager twice monthly. Rolling Meadows is a home rule community, and has various commissions to assist the council in its decision-making process. The City of Rolling Meadows has an executive officer administering each of the six major departments: Police, Fire, Finance & Administration, Health, Community Development, and Public Works. The 180 employees of the city work in a professional and stable environment free from political influences. The Police Department Rolling Meadows Police Department is the 21st police department in the State of Illinois to receive international accreditation by the Commission of the Accreditation of Law Enforcement. In doing so, it commits to adhering to professional standards of operation as a Police Department dedicated to serving its citizens. Career rewards and developments are important aspects of the department. Training and experience through a variety of positions and ranks are readily available to any officer committed to becoming fulfilled in their job. After recruit, training officers undergo a three-year process of in-service and academic training. This process allows them to advance into such positions as Investigator, Community Involvement Unit, Evidence Technician, Traffic Specialist, Training Specialist, Motorcycle Officer, Bicycle Officer, School Resource Officer, Gang Specialist, Weapons & Defensive Tactics Instructor and Juvenile Officer. The Department also encourages and trains officers for future promotional opportunities. The 57 full-time officers and 28 civilian support employees enjoy a modern police facility which contains a fully equipped exercise center and locker rooms, as well as pistol range, police/fire/911 center, and spacious parking for its fleet of diverse vehicles, which includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. | 
