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Village of Arlington Heights provides community development services through various departments, such as building, engineering, planning and community development, public works, fire and police departments. Located in Arlington Heights, Ill., it is a legislative body that has been operational for more than 50 years. It operates a special board that comprises several members who serve as the community s decision-makers. Village of Arlington Heights represents the council-manager form of government. Its public works department is responsible for the maintenance of municipally owned streets and sidewalks, trees, water and sewer systems, buildings, grounds, street lights and traffic signals. Additionally, its police department is responsible for the prevention of crime and providing protection to the general public. Village of Arlington Heights operates an engineering department that is responsible for planning, design and construction of infrastructural development and improvement systems and facilities in the village.

The Blue Island Police Department is governed by the City of Blue Island in Illinois. The department is responsible for public safety services. It operates a regional 911 system that coordinates emergency response for the city and surrounding communities. The department employs a staff of more than 75 people. The Blue Island Police Department also offers educational support programs. The department provides investigative solutions for homicide cases. In addition, it manages the Blue Island E-911 Communications Center, which dispatches over 100,000 calls for service annually. The center offers emergency and nonemergency assistance to residents and visitors. The Blue Island Police Department provides community alerts.