City of Whiting

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.