What are the responsibilities of a police officer?
Police officers spend only a small amount of their time arresting people who violate the law. They spend most of their time patrolling the community and responding to calls for service which include answering alarm calls, animal control, assisting injured people, or breaking up rowdy groups. Interviewing victims and witnesses of crimes and collecting evidence at crime scenes are also duties of police officers.

Agencies with a strong community policing philosophy such as the Rolling Meadows Police Department have a different range of functions, such as a greater emphasis on problem-solving activities and holding regular meetings with residents and community organizations.

This information was taken from the Criminal Justice Facts in April 2000 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

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1. Where can I get information on COVID 19
2. How do I get information about COVID 19-Corona Virus?
3. Do I have to stay indoor during the Governor's Order for COVID 19?
4. Can I order Food or Groceries during the Governor's Stay at home order?
5. How do I know what size car seat my child should use and can a Police Officer help me install in my vehicle?
6. How do I apply for a position with the Rolling Meadows Police Department?
7. Was my dog picked up by the police?
8. What are the Curfew Hours?
9. How do I set up a tour of the police department?
10. What is community-oriented policing?
11. I have to go to court. Where is it?
12. How can I get a copy of an incident or crash report?
13. What are the responsibilities of a police officer?
14. How are police officers trained and what are they taught?
15. What if an allegation/complaint against a police officer or police employee turns out to be false?
16. What are the responsibilities of a police officer?
17. What happens after a crime is reported to the police?
18. When do police fingerprint suspects?
19. When do police make an arrest?
20. How do the police check a suspect's criminal history?
21. How do I get my criminal record sealed or expunged?
22. What do I do if an animal/dog bites me?
23. How can I obtain an order of protection?
24. What information do you have regarding senior citizens?
25. What can I do about loud parties or noises, What times can they occur?
26. What can I do about persons lighting fireworks?
27. How do I obtain a FOID card application?
28. What time can I start construction in the morning?
29. Does the Rolling Meadows Police Department accept credit cards for bond?
30. How can I obtain a Freedom of Information request form?
31. How do I report an abandoned auto?
32. How can I find out if my vehicle has been towed?
33. Do I need a dog license for my dog?
34. Where do you tow cars to?
35. How do I commend a Police Officer or say thank you?
36. How do I complain about a Police Officer?
37. Will the employee be told about the complaint?
38. What happens when a complaint is upheld?
39. What happens when a complaint is not upheld?
40. What types of emergencies do I call 911 about?
41. What happens if a major crime happens within the City?
42. Why is there always a car parked at the Police Department? Should not all cars be out patrolling?
43. Why do I see police cars in a parking lot next to each other, seems like most of the time?
44. I have seen Coffee with a Cop. Where do I learn about this?
45. How can I let the police department know how they are performing?
46. Does the Rolling Meadows Police Department have social media accounts like Facebook?
47. I can not find the answer to my question anywhere in the FAQ section. Who do I contact?