Message from the Chief

Welcome

On behalf of the men and women of the Rock Island, Illinois Police Department, allow me to welcome you to our website.  As you browse through our web pages, my hope is that you find the information about our initiatives and the services we offer to be helpful.

Over the past 32 years, it has been my privilege to serve the citizens of this great community and to work alongside a hard-working and dedicated group of law enforcement professionals.  Always working to strengthen our partnership with the community, my staff and I remain committed to continuing the tradition of excellence and high standards that you have come to expect from your police department.

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Established in 1854, the Rock Island Police Department has grown to an authorized strength of 81 sworn officers and 28 civilians. The Rock Island Police Department has been an accredited police agency through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program since 2013, regularly evaluating our policies and procedures against established standards and best practices within the law enforcement industry. 

Through our commitment to integrity and professionalism, our mission is to deliver superior police service so that all citizens, businesses, and visitors to Rock Island feel welcome and safe. We encourage your interaction on our Facebook page or to engage with us directly at one of our community events such as Coffee with a Cop or National Night Out Against Crime.

As your Chief of Police, I pledge to uphold the trust you have bestowed upon us by continuing to commit to the principles of community policing, problem solving, and crime reduction with the ultimate goal of a safe and thriving Rock Island.  

Timothy J. McCloud
Chief of Police