Crime Related Information

When do I call 9-1-1?

• Call 9-1-1 when a crime is in progress, a medical emergency or an incident that has resulted in serious personal injury, property damage, or property loss.

   

How do I report a crime in progress?

• Call 9-1-1 and provide as many details as possible in a calm manner

   

I need police assistance, but it’s not an emergency. Who do I call?

• Call the main telephone number for the Berwyn Police Department (708-795-5600) and select Option 2 after listening to the prompts.

   

Can I report a crime online?

• COMING SOON, yes. Click here for the Public Safety and Crime Prevention section of our website and select either How Do I Report a Crime or Can I Report a Crime Anonymously.

   

What are the curfew hours

• The City of Berwyn ordinance 660.04 states that any person under the age of 18, unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or is on their way to or from work may not be on the streets during the following hours:

  • 10:30 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Sunday to and including Thursday

  • 11:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday

  • Normal school hours when school is in session

  • Any juvenile in violation of this ordinance can face a fine of up to $750.00 for each occurrence.

     

How can I report suspected child abuse?

• Call the non-emergency number (708-795-5600) and select Option 2 to tell the communications operator that you need to speak with a Juvenile Detective about suspected child abuse.

   

How can I report suspected elder abuse?

• Call the non-emergency number (708-795-5600) and select Option 2 to tell the communications operator that you need to speak with a detective in the Criminal Investigative Unit about suspected elder abuse.

   

How do I report animal abuse?

• Call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency situation. If it is a non-emergency, you can call the non-emergency number for the Berwyn Police Department and select Option 2.

   

Where can I obtain crime prevention information?

• Click here for the Public Safety and Crime Prevention section of our website for information on crime prevention

   

Where can I obtain domestic violence information?

• Click here for the domestic violence section of our website

   

How can I report a hate crime?

• Call the non-emergency number (708-795-5600), select Option 2 and tell the communications operator that you need to speak with a detective in the Criminal Investigative Unit about a hate crime.

   

How can I obtain a restraining order/Order of Protection?

• You can obtain a restraining order/order of protection with the District 4 Court House. Click here to access the Domestic Violence section of the web site for detailed information.

   

What can I do about annoying or threatening phone calls?

• If you are receiving threatening or harassing phone calls, save the message(s) and come to the Berwyn Police Department. See the Desk Officer to file a police report.

   

How can I obtain information on sex offenders in my neighborhood?

• Click here for the sex offender registration section of our website

   

How can I report an identity theft, forgery or fraud?

• Come into the Berwyn Police Department and see the Desk Officer, who will take your information and complete a police report.

   

How can I report gang or drug activity in my neighborhood?

• You can call the Berwyn Police Department non-emergency number (708-795-5600) and select Option 8 and then select Option 0 (zero). This will allow you to leave a message for the Tactical Unit. Provide as much information as possible such as:

  • What happened?

  • Where and when did it occur?

  • Description of activity

  • Description of vehicle(s)

  • License plate number(s)

  • Time and direction of travel of suspect(s)

  • Description of suspect(s), including clothing

  • You can leave your name and phone number if you would like a Tactical Officer to call you back.