Colfax Police Department

About The Colfax Police Department

The Village of Colfax was established in 1881, in Illinois. The Colfax Police Department serves the citizens of Colfax with community pride. Michael Scott serves as Chief of Police and is aided by five sworn officers.

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Mission Statment

The Colfax Police Department will serve the citizenry utilizing a commitment to excellence and understanding. Officers are encouraged to find real solutions to real problems by listening and caring. The law will be enforced without bias or prejudice and our commitment to honesty and integrity will not be compromised.

Commitment to excellence- represents our commitment to the best training and equipment possible.

Understanding - represents a belief that the police department must represent the personality of the community and community leaders that it serves with appreciation for its concerns and tolerances.

Real solutions to real problems - represents problem solving policing, caring enough to get to know the people and identify the real problem so that real solutions can be developed. Quotas and production standards accomplish nothing.

Goals And Objectives

To enforce the law using the principles of our mission statement in an on going effort to maintain a safe and secure environment for the citizens of the Village of Colfax.

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National Do Not Call Registry - 01/11/2010 09:42 am

The number for the National Do Not Call Registry is 1-888-382-1222. A quick and easy call from the phone number you wish to register will give you protection against telemarketing calls.

Cell phone ban in school and work zones begins Jan. 1 - 12/22/2009 09:52 am

The new law restricting cell phone use by drivers will take effect on January 1, 2010. For details of this new law see "Law of the Month" on this website.

Receive Community Messages "FREE" - 08/19/2009 02:39 pm

The Village of Colfax has joined the NIXLE communication system which we will be using to send messages to our citizens about community information, alerts about crime, weather or other emergencies as well as any information pertaining to the Citizens of Colfax. To receive these messages you can go to www.nixle.com and register by clicking on the button that states "Register now! its free and easy". You will be able to receive the messages by text, email or web immediately. This service is provided to the Village of Colfax by NIXLE free of charge. For assistance in registering contact Police Chief Mike Scott or Village Clerk Nancy Kiper.

NEW POLICE OFFICER - 07/08/2009 10:37 am

The Village of Colfax has hired MICHAEL LAY to join the Colfax Police Department as a part time Police Officer.

EARLY NOTIFICATION PROGRAM - 03/03/2009 05:15 pm

The Early Notification Program is a voluntary notification system designed to aid in the interaction between citizens with special needs and responding law enforcement officers.

Program Overview

The members of the McLean County Law Enforcement community are committed to developing strategies and procedures to enhance their interaction with special needs residents. The procedures outlined in this program are specifically designed to provide responding law enforcement officers with information which may assist them in their investigations and response to your calls for service.

How Do Responding Officers Get My Information?

By registering, you allow the specific information you provide to be entered and maintained in a county-wide database system. If you should call for police services, the information you provided will appear and be passed on to the responding officers through the dispatch center.

Who Should Register?

Any resident of McLean County with a special need may register with their police agency. The following list includes some examples of the conditions that may be included in the program.

AUTISM ALZHEIMER'S DOWNS SYNDROME

DEAF / HARD OF HEARING MENTAL ILLNESS

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PHYSICAL DISABILITY

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY or OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Anyone wishing to register may contact their local law enforcement agency and complete, or mail in , a completed form. The person being registered must be receiving treatment or have a history of treatment, for a condition that qualifies for the program. Persons wishing to be registered but are unable to do so based on their condition, may be registered by a legal guardian.