For non-emergency police assistance in Illinois, here are resources and guidelines to help you find the right contact and support:
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### General Guidelines for Non-Emergency Situations
Non-emergency police assistance is suitable for situations that do not pose an immediate danger to life, safety, or property. Examples include:
- Reporting stolen property (not in progress)
- Noise complaints
- Vandalism reports
- Welfare checks
**Key Tip**: Call the non-emergency number for your local police department, not 911.
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### Statewide Resources
- **Illinois State Police Non-Emergency Assistance**
For situations requiring state-level law enforcement intervention, such as highway incidents or certain investigations.
- Phone: (217) 782-7980
- Website: [isp.illinois.gov](https://isp.illinois.gov/)
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### Local Non-Emergency Police Numbers
Each city or county typically has its own non-emergency number. Below are some major Illinois cities:
- **Chicago Police Department (Non-Emergency)**
- Phone: 3-1-1 (within city limits) or (312) 744-5000
- Website: [www.chicagopolice.org](https://www.chicagopolice.org/)
- **Aurora Police Department**
- Phone: (630) 256-5000
- Website: [www.aurora-il.org](https://www.aurora-il.org/)
- **Rockford Police Department**
- Phone: (815) 966-2900
- Website: [www.rockfordil.gov](https://www.rockfordil.gov/)
- **Naperville Police Department**
- Phone: (630) 420-6666
- Website: [www.naperville.il.us](https://www.naperville.il.us/)
- **Springfield Police Department**
- Phone: (217) 788-8311
- Website: [www.springfield.il.us](https://www.springfield.il.us/)
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### County Sheriff Non-Emergency Numbers
For unincorporated areas or county-level incidents, contact your county sheriff's office. For example:
- **Cook County Sheriff's Office**
- Phone: (708) 865-4700
- Website: [www.cookcountysheriff.org](https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/)
- **DuPage County Sheriff's Office**
- Phone: (630) 407-2400
- Website: [www.dupagesheriff.org](https://www.dupagesheriff.org/)
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### Statewide Directory
- **Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP)**: Provides links to contact information for police departments across Illinois.
- Website: [www.ilchiefs.org](https://www.ilchiefs.org/)
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### Additional Assistance
- **3-1-1 Systems**: In some larger cities, dialing **3-1-1** connects you to non-emergency services, including police assistance.
- **Local Government Websites**: Most cities and counties list non-emergency contact information on their official sites.
- **Illinois Statewide Non-Emergency Resource**: Call **211** for help locating your nearest police non-emergency number or other local services.
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