The Grandview Police Department was created September 15, 1952 with the passage of Ordinance 65. Currently the Grandview Police Department consists of a Police Chief, 2 full-time officers and 2 part-time officers. The principal functions of the Village of Grandview Police Department are to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Grandview. One of the primary responsibilities of our police officers is to patrol the streets of Grandview efficiently. If you see suspicious activity or have a non-emergency that needs police assistance, please call 217-753-6666. For ALL emergencies dial 9-1-1.

The Grandview Police Department would like to remind residents to ensure doors to their vehicles and homes are always locked and secured. The Grandview Police Department relies upon YOU, the resident, to inform us if you see any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. We would rather be safe than sorry!

Grandview Police Department would like to remind residents NOT to leave their vehicles running. With the cold weather it is tempting to leave them outside your home to warm up, but this is just an invitation for someone to steal your vehicle when you go back inside.

Solicitor's Permit

If someone comes to your door, ask to see their permit. If they do not have a permit, instruct them to visit the Grandview Police Department to obtain one, in order to solicit goods in the Village.

If you are interested in obtaining a solicitor’s permit to conduct door-to-door business in the Village of Grandview, please fill out the form below and return it with $30 non-refundable fee to the Grandview Police Department. Ice cream trucks are considered a business which requires a solicitor’s permit.

Vacation Check

Did you know if you are going to be away from your home for an extended time the Grandview Police Department will provide security checks? You can download the form here or come into the office to fill one out. While you are gone the officers on duty will perform extra patrols around your home to make sure everything is safe and secure.

Stay Safe

Thirteen Things Your Burglar Won’t Tell You

  • 1
    Of course, I look familiar, I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
  • 2
    Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
  • 3
    Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste… and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids always leave out makes me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
  • 4
    Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
  • 5
    If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car tracks in the driveway and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
  • 6
    If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control panel where I can see if it is set. That makes it too easy.
  • 7
    A good security company alarms the windows over the sink and the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom – and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
  • 8
    It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella and you forget to lock your door – understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.
  • 9
    I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it!)
  • 10
    Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
  • 11
    Here is a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.
  • 12
    You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables, but if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.
  • 13
    A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a device for less than $40 that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (www.faketv.com)

Eight More Helpful Tips

  • 1
    Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
  • 2
    The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosey neighbors.
  • 3
    I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he will stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.
  • 4
    I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
  • 5
    I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you are home, and for flat screen TV’s or gaming systems that I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
  • 6
    Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It’s easier that you think to look up addresses.
  • 7
    To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s an invitation.
  • 8
    If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Grandview Police Department

House Numbers

When every minute counts in an emergency – medical, fire or police – how easy is your home to find? Can your house numbers be easily seen from the street? This is a very economical safety improvement that we can all do to help save precious time when needed in an emergency. With 911 emergency locates being used, it is essential that your house numbers are displayed for firemen, paramedics, ambulances, police and other personnel that may be sent to your address. Numbers can be purchased at any local hardware store for minimal cost. This could be the difference between life and death. We want to be able to help you when you are in need. If your numbers aren’t visible from the road, it’s probably time to replace them.