Police Department

A Proud History of Service

The Morton Grove Police Department was established on October 31, 1895. The Department is currently staffed with 75 members, divided into Patrol, Field, Support Services, and Administrative staff.

The members of the Police Department are dedicated professionals who provide exceptional service to the residents and businesses of Morton Grove. The Department is committed to providing responsive and professional police service and to maintaining the safest possible environment to preserve Morton Grove’s status as a great place to live and work.

The Morton Grove Police Department maintains high standards of professional training, including crisis intervention, defensive tactics, and modern equipment upgrades. The Department is proud to have been awarded the following recent accolades:

2026 National Officer Safety and Wellness Award for Traffic Safety (Destination Zero):
2025 National Officer Safety and Wellness Award for General Officer Safety (Destination Zero): Awarded by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for comprehensive officer safety, including specialized body armor, tactical training, and mental health support.
2025 ILEAP Tier II Reaccreditation: Awarded top-tier accreditation by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILEAP), recognizing excellence in policies and procedures.
2024 -2025 Traffic Safety Challenge Recognition: 1st Place in the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) Municipal (36–50 officers) category, plus the Railroad Crossing Safety Award in 2025.

Mike Weitzel | Chief of Police

Address: 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Email: police@mortongroveil.org

Phone Numbers
Non-Emergency: 847-470-5200
Emergency: 911

Anonymous Tips Hotline
847-663-3828
tipshotline@mortongroveil.org

Records Requests

PDRecords@mortongroveil.org

Quick Links

Weekly Media Releases

Report Requests

Red Light Safety Cameras

Police Feedback

Animal Control

What’s New @ MGPD

Stay up to date with all the latest safety information from Morton Grove including alerts & notices, outreach events, seasonal safety tips, and departmental updates.

Your Community Liaisons

Contact Ofc. Jurasz or Ofc. Lang.

National Night Out

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Gun Safety

Learn about gun safety and get a free gun lock.

Car Seat Installation

Get help installing a car seat.

Citizens Police & Fire Academy

Learn about the Citizens Police & Fire Academy.

Vacation Watch Program

Learn more about extra security while you’re away.

Police Services

Alarm users can register on-line, in person or by mail.

On-line: Registered alarm users can go to www.mortongroveil.org/police-department/alarm-program. First time users will need to contact Morton Grove Police Department Alarm Services Section at 847-663-3991, Monday through Friday between 9am – 3pm.
By Mail: Registered and new alarm users can go to www.mortongroveil.org to print out an alarm user application form.
In Person: Registered and new alarm users can file their applications at the Morton Grove Village Hall located at 6101 Capulina Avenue in Morton Grove. Village Hall is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.

The annual fee to register your alarm system is $55.00 and is valid from January 1 – December 31. The fee is pro-rated for new alarm installations. Please contact the Morton Grove Police Department Alarm Services Section to determine the pro-rated fee.

The Village of Morton Grove works to address issues regarding both domestic animals and wild animals. If you have questions regarding animals, or if you have an animal concern and would like an officer to respond, please call 9-1-1. Find general information about Morton Grove’s Animal Control, or call the non-emergency number at 847-470-5200 to speak with the Animal Control Officer. The Village also operates an extensive Rodent Control Program.

The Blue Envelope Program helps improve communication and create safer, more positive interactions between police officers and individuals on the autism spectrum. It raises awareness of a person’s support needs during encounters with law enforcement.

Participants receive a blue envelope that can be presented during any interaction with a Morton Grove police officer. The envelope serves as both a quick form of identification and a clear visual cue for officers, helping reduce misunderstandings and anxiety. Each envelope includes a sticker that can be placed on a vehicle’s trunk, bumper, or seatbelt to help alert officers that the driver may be participating in the program.

Learn More.

Anonymous Tips Hotline: Call 847-663-3828 to report anonymous crime tips on the TipsHotLine.

Email: tipshotline@mortongroveil.org to email crime tips.

The Department issues weekly incident reports. View recent Police Department Media Releases. Readers are reminded that an arrest by the Police Department does not constitute a finding of guilt and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Lateral Entry Police Officer Application

The Morton Grove Police Department is seeking applicants for its Lateral Entry Police Officer hiring process. Please see the Employment Section of the Village of Morton Grove website for further details.

Are you interested in getting an up-close look at what police officers and firefighters do? The Morton Grove Citizens Police and Fire Academy is a 10-week program held annually designed to give participants an understanding of the operations of the Morton Grove Police and Fire Departments and a working knowledge of what law enforcement and firefighting are all about. The next opportunity to register will be posted on this webpage.

The Academy classes are held once a week, every Wednesday, and are two hours in duration. Most of the classes will be held at the Morton Grove Village Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Several classes will be held off-site. The class will be limited to 20 students, so register early. The academy will conclude with a graduation ceremony. Each student will receive a certificate of completion and a T-shirt. There is no cost to participate. Each class will provide an overview of various areas of law enforcement or firefighting. Classes will be given on the following topics: