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Skokie Police Department
Welcome from Police Chief Brian Baker.
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Animal Control Services
The Animal Control Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Village's animal ordinances. The services provided by the Animal Control Division include domestic animal control, wildlife control and animal adoption information.
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Alerts
Sign up to receive announcements of important information (e.g., warnings of natural disasters) sent to you through email or text message.
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Citizens Fire Academy
The Village of Skokie Fire Department offers this 10-week program for residents and employees of businesses in the Village of Skokie as part of their community education program.
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Crime Prevention
The Crime Prevention/Community Relations Unit remains active in its efforts to disseminate information to the public regarding personal safety and the prevention of crime.
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Emergency Preparedness
One of the primary goals of the Village of Skokie is to provide a safe and secure Village.
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Nixle Community Messaging System
Citizens can sign up to receive messages from their local government.
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Medication Recycling Program
The Village of Skokie offers two options for recycling unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. A drop box is available in the lobby of Skokie Police Headquarters, 7300 Niles Center Road, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for prescription and over-the-counter medications in pill form, including controlled substances. This program is a collaboration between the Skokie Police Department and the Cook County Sheriff's Office. A medication drop-off also is available at the Skokie Health Department on the lower level of Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Health Department accepts all human or pet over-the-counter and prescription medications in pill form (not controlled substances), liquids and ointments, syringes and needles in sharps containers and inhalers.
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CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
Information about Skokie Fire Department monthly Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation classes.
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Smart911 Emergency Notification System
Information about registering for the Village's Smart911 emergency notification system.
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Automated Red Light Enforcement Program
Red Light Camera Enforcement Information. You can pay online at www.payonlineticket.com, in person at the Skokie Village Hall, or by mailing the Notice Violation Liability Stub and your check or money order to Village of Skokie, PO Box 7642, Carol Stream, IL 60197-7642. Additionally, you may call 1-877-262-3318 to pay the violation over the phone.