The Police Department strives to protect and care for the well-being of our community while providing excellence in police service. The Police Department is committed to the values of integrity, fairness, competency and professionalism through positive and meaningful police-citizen interactions and partnerships; these interactions and partnerships preserve the peace and safety of the Village of Round Lake, making the Village a very desirable place to live, work, and visit.

The primary responsibilities of the Police Department include: 

• Protecting and serving the residents of the Village of Round Lake
• Planning and budgeting of the department
• Improving the Department’s response to domestic violence
• Facilitating and coordinating Law Enforcement services to the community
• Planning police coverage
• Addressing legal and legislative matters
• Administering labor agreements
• Providing a liaison to the news media

Under the direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Department functions through two Divisions, Administration and Operations.  Each Division is commanded by a Department Commander.
  
The Administration Division includes the records department, procurement, and professional standards, while the Operations Division of the Police Department includes the patrol and investigative operations.