Antoch Police Department
Welcome from Chief Guttschow
Dear Residents and Visitors of Antioch,
Welcome to the official webpage of the Antioch Police Department.
As your Chief of Police, it is my privilege to lead a team of dedicated professionals who serve the Village of Antioch with integrity, professionalism, and respect. We are committed to keeping our community safe through a balanced approach that brings together proactive community engagement and the steady application of proven policing practices.
Antioch is a village with a proud past and a strong sense of community. We value that heritage and work each day to preserve the safety and quality of life that our residents expect and deserve. While the demands on modern policing continue to evolve, we remain grounded in strategies that have shown results over time while adapting to meet the needs of today.
Our mission is to protect and partner with the community. Through leadership, fairness, and integrity, we remain committed to providing exemplary service in a manner that maintains the trust and confidence of those we are sworn to serve. This mission guides our decisions, our actions, and the way we interact with the public each day.
Our guiding principle, Pride in Service, reflects our belief that every issue in our community matters. Whether large or small, we take each concern seriously because we know that attention to the details contributes to a stronger and more safer community.
This approach ensures we remain responsive, connected, and grounded in the values that matter most to those we serve.
Policing is not something we do alone. It is a partnership. We value the relationships we have built and continue to build with residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Through these connections, we are able to deliver service that is not only effective but also grounded in the values of transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Antioch Police Department. We are proud to serve this community and will continue to do so with dedication and pride.
Sincerely,
Chief Geoffrey Guttschow
Antioch Police Department
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Antioch Police Department to protect and partner with the community; through leadership, fairness, and integrity we remain committed to exemplary service in a manner that maintains the trust and confidence of those we are sworn to serve.
Police Blotter
To view the police blotters please click on the folder icon below and select from the available choices.
Juvenile Law Record Automatic Expungement
Citizen Complaint
Complaint FormThe Village of Antioch Police Department strives to provide its residents with the highest quality of community focused law enforcement services.
We believe it is essential to maintain an open system of review that ensures objectivity, fairness and justice through an impartial investigation of facts.
To the Police Department, a complaint means that someone is dissatisfied with our performance. It can also provide a basis for the change in police operations to improve service to our customers.
We strive to treat everyone with courtesy, consideration and dignity. It is the Police Department’s intent to have a Citizen Complaint Procedure that is accessible to its customers by allowing for the making of complaints in many ways.
Click the button below for information on how to make a complaint and how the department will proceed to handle your complaint.
911 Dispatch Center
The Antioch Police Department contracts 911 and Communications Services with LakeComm 9-1-1 Public Safety Communication Center. LakeComm 9-1-1 is a consolidated communications center that handles Police, Fire and Medical Emergencies.
For additional information on LakeComm 9-1-1, please click here.
Certifications for Victims of Qualifying Criminal Activity
Under certain circumstances, federal law allows temporary immigration benefits, known as a U visa, to victims and witnesses of certain qualifying crimes (8 USC § 1101(a)(15)(U)). The Deputy Chief of Police is designated to complete the law enforcement certification for a U visa.
Similar immigration protection, known as a T visa, is available for certain qualifying victims of human trafficking (8 USC § 1101(a)(15)(T)). The Deputy Chief of Police is designated to complete a law enforcement declaration for a T visa (5 ILCS 825/10).
Any request for assistance in applying for a U visa or T visa status should be forwarded in a timely manner to the Investigation Section supervisor assigned to oversee the handling of any related case. The Investigation Section supervisor should:
(a) Consult with the assigned investigator to determine the status of any related case and whether further documentation is warranted.
(b) Contact the appropriate prosecutor assigned to the case, if applicable, to ensure the certification or declaration has not already been completed and whether a certification or declaration is warranted.
(c) Address the request and complete the certification or declaration, if appropriate, in a timely manner.
1. The instructions for completing certification and declaration forms can be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website.
2. The certification form should be completed within 90 business days of the request unless (5 ILCS 825/10): (a) There is a written agreement with the victim or the victim's representative extending the time to complete the certification form. (b) The victim is eligible for expedited completion of the certification form.
3. Complete and reissue a certification form within 90 days of a request to be reissued by a victim unless the circumstances of the victim require that the completion and reissuance of the certification form be expedited (5 ILCS 825/10).
(d) Provide written notice to the victim or the victim's representative if it cannot be determined based on the evidence that the victim is qualified for a U visa or T visa (5 ILCS 825/10).
(e) Ensure that any decision to complete, or not complete, a certification or declaration form is documented in the case file and forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor. Include a copy of any completed form in the case file.
Forms to complete a U-Visa or T-Visa can be located on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website: https://www.uscis.gov
Antioch Police Drone Use Policy
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Contact Us
Village of Antioch Police Department
433 Orchard Street
Antioch, IL 60002
Phone: 847-395-8585
Fax: 847-395-8588
For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 847-270-9111
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- Records x2
- Police Administration x3
