Bellwood Police Commissioner

Located in Westchester, Ill., the Westchester Police Department preserves residents lives, protects property and promotes community values. It maintains an investigative division that handles the follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, including juvenile matters and warrant control services. The Westchester Police Department also has an administrative division that perform duties related to police and fire radio calls, department training, records department, public information and police equipment. The department supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the usage of illegal drugs, gang activities and violent behavior. The Westchester Police Department operates a citizens police academy that supports and organizes various community outreach and youth programs and events.