Bethany Police Department

Bethany, Illinois Police Department, 207 W Main Street, Bethany, IL (2026) Home Cities Countries Home > United States > Bethany, IL > Government Services > Bethany, Illinois Police Department Bethany, Illinois Police Department Address Website Share This page is intended for informational purposes only. 08/28/2026 “CAT IN THE HAT” SOCIAL MEDIA TREND The Bethany Police Department is aware of concerns circulating in our community regarding the current “Cat in the Hat” social media trend. Law enforcement agencies in other areas have already had to address false or AI-generated “sightings.” In other words, there is no actual “Cat in the Hat” prowling communities as portrayed in many of these posts. Law enforcement can investigate electronic communications and work with social-media providers to identify accounts and obtain relevant information when legally authorized. Non-emergency: (217) 855-2172. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Bethany village, IL has an estimated population of 1,253.