Wilmette Police Department

Construction of a new police station is under way in Wilmette, Illinois, where the Wilmette Police Department has worked from a temporary location since March 2026 while the project moves ahead. The village broke ground on June 9, 2026, after 35 public meetings held since February 2024, site reviews aimed at limiting impacts on Howard Park and neighbors, and design reviews; construction contracts were awarded in February 2026, and construction is expected to continue through fall 2027. Its sworn officers work in patrol, investigations or school resource roles, and it provides public safety coverage at all hours, keeps its own temporary lock-up and employs a full-time civilian social-services counselor. Residents can sign up for village E-news and choose police crime alerts, and the department shares press releases and a weekly incident report, reminding readers that an arrest is not a finding of guilt. Crime prevention guidance covers protecting homes and businesses, financial identity and online safety, including advice on deadbolt locks for business doors.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Wilmette village, IL has an estimated population of 27,550.