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 | Can I park my vehicle on any Village Street over night? |
 | There is no parking on any Village Street from 2 am to 6 am. If there are extenuating circumstances, permission can be granted on a limited basis by calling the Villa Park Police Department at 1-630-834-7447.
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| Where can I park my car if I want to take the Metra train? |
| The village provides several parking areas designated for Metra commuters. Daily pay areas are available for $1.50 per day as well as permitted areas. Permits are purchased on a quarterly basis. The quarterly permit is available at the Village Hall for $82.50. Daily permits may be purchased at the Police Department.
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| Where can I pay a ticket I received for a village ordinance violation? |
| You may pay by mail or in person at either the Villa Park Police Department or Villa Park Village Hall. It can also be placed in the drop box located in the Village Hall parking lot.
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| Lost Animals? |
| Animals are picked up by the Village of Villa Park Community Service Officer and briefly detained while efforts are made to locate the owner. If the owner can not be located, the animal is transferred to the DuPage Animal Hospital, located at 377 E. North Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois, 60181.
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| How do I get copies of police reports? |
| Contact the Records Division between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday though Friday. |
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| Are fireworks legal in the village? |
| Most fireworks, such as roman candles, firecrackers, sky and bottle rockets are illegal in the state of Illinois. While retail establishments may sell fireworks such as sparklers, poppers and snakes, we strongly discourage their use. A sparkler can reach temperatures as high as 1800 degrees, which can cause permanent disfigurement, or even death.
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| What should I do if involved in a minor non-injury vehicle crash? |
| Move the vehicles out of the road to a safe area and contact the police immediately by dialing 911. |
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| What is the non-emergency telephone number? |
| The telephone number is 1-630-834-7447. |
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| When is the Police Department open? |
| The emergency functions of the Villa Park Police Department are staffed 24 hours each day for your safety. Administrative services are available Monday—Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. |
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| Where is the Villa Park Police Department located? How do I get there? |
| The Villa Park Police Department is located at 40 S. Ardmore, just south of St. Charles Road and across from Village Hall and the Jewel Grocery store. |
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| Will the Villa Park Police Department take my fingerprints for a job application or professional license? |
| The Villa Park Police Department will take fingerprints for job applications, a professional license or immigration purposes for residents of Villa Park or for people who are being fingerprinted because of a business or professions located in Villa Park. Fingerprinting is done by appointment only. For fingerprinting appointments or further information, contact the Villa Park Police Detective Divison at 630-834-7447. |
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| Can officers search vehicles and people on the street for no reason? |
| Police officers can search individuals and vehicles without a warrant for a number of reasons. Different types of searches are governed by constitutional law and must be reasonable according to the circumstances of the encounter. Villa Park Police officers are trained and updated on latest search and seizure case law.
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| What is bond? |
| When a person receives a traffic ticket or is arrested, they have to post a bail, or a bond. This is a surety that the person will come to court. For a traffic ticket, a person can post $75.00 cash bond ($100.00 cash bond for more serious violations), or a bail bond card. Bond for misdemeanors is $100.00 and a judge must set the bond for felony charges. If you are found innocent, the bond will be refunded. |
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| When do Miranda Rights apply? |
| Miranda Rights most often seen given on TV, is an individual's Constitutional Right to remain silent and an individual's Constitutional Right to have an attorney present during any questioning. These rights apply when a person is in custody of the police and under arrest. They do not apply if officers are merely asking general questions to find out what happened at an incident.
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| What is court supervision? |
| Court Supervision is the finding of the court, which allows a person to plead guilty to a traffic ticket or minor offense and not receive a conviction on their driving record or criminal record. It is a form of probation where the person must report to the judge and stay out of trouble for a specified period of time. When a person successfully completes court supervision, they will have to pay a fine, but they will not have a mark on their criminal record. |
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| What about all of the solicitors who want money for the police department, are they legitimate? |
| All of us receive phone calls and fliers from different organizations saying they represent the Villa Park Police Department in fundraisers. Many of these organizations are shadowy solicitors, not authorized by the Villa Park Police Department. The Villa Park Police Department does have an organization, the Villa Park Police Benevolent Association (V.P.P.B.A.) that conducts solicitations. This organization is comprised of officers from the Villa Park Police Department and any funds solicited are for the benefit of its members and not the Police Department. |
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| Can I call the police on my cellular phone? |
| In DuPage County, if you dial (911) on you cell phone the call will be routed to the sheriff's office and that, in turn, will be re-routed to an Villa Park dispatcher. The Villa Park Police will eventually get the call, although it may take an extra minute or two because of the call transfer.
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| When should I call to report suspicious activity? |
| If you see some activity that you feel is suspicious in nature, please call (9-1-1) as soon as possible, explain the problem, location, and the description of individuals or vehicles. You do not have to leave your name. If you feel it is suspicious activity, it probably is. You are the one who is familiar with your neighborhood. The Villa Park Police will respond as soon as possible and check out the suspicious people in a professional and courteous manner. |
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| Should I lock my doors on my car or my house or when my car is in the driveway? |
| Many people do not lock their cars or their homes, feeling that it is a very safe community. Villa Park is a safe community, however, many times we find car burglars who will go from car to car and just enter the unlocked cars. Many times people leave money and valuables in the car and, if they had locked the car, the offender would just move on without taking anything. You should also lock your house. Often times a burglar will just reach inside the house and grab a purse by the back door or a set of car keys. So, to deter this type of thievery, you should lock your doors.
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