The Village of Channahon is part of the Will County Enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone System. Every telephone in the Village is programmed into the 911 computer so that when a call comes into the dispatch center, the address of the telephone appears on the screen. If the caller is unable to speak or does not know the location from where he or she is calling, the dispatcher can still send emergency personnel to the scene. Please be sure to make your house address numbers clearly visible from the road.
Is Your 911 Information Accurate?
If you are a new resident or have a new phone line installed, you are encouraged to test the enhanced 911 phone system by calling 467-2112 and informing the dispatcher that you will be testing 911 from your phone. You can then test the system when prompted. If 467-2112 is not called before testing, the dispatcher must, by policy, dispatch a police officer to your location. During this test, your name and address will be checked for accuracy.
At this time, cell phones and voice over IP devices do not provide the dispatch center with name, address or location. Only land line phones should be tested.
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The Channahon Incident Notification Network (INN) was established to formalize the process in which the Village and public are notified of industrial incidents that have the potential for an off-site impact.
Through this process all parties have agreed that an off-site incident is any incident that has the potential for off-site impacts. Examples include odor, flaring, noise and any other component of the industrial process that may cause a health concern to the general public.
Once it is identified that an incident may have the potential for a significant off-site impact, the Village of Channahon will notify the public through the following means.
A message with instructions will be placed on the Village’s INN Hotline at 815-467-8388. This allows the public to phone INN to obtain immediate information on an incident. In addition, this makes the general public an important part of the overall process. As an example, there may be no information on the INN line. This would be a trigger for the public to contact emergency response authorities. The emergency contact information will be available on the “INN” hotline.
An INN alert, with instructions for the public, will be sent to the local radio stations. An alert with instructions will also be posted on the Hot Topics page of the web site and transmitted on the Village’s Cable Access Television Station Channel 6.
Questions regarding the “Phone INN” Program can be directed to the Village Administrator’s Office at 815-467-6644 or the Police Department at 815-467-5152.
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When you sign-up you need to choose what township you live in. You will also have the opportunity to choose to receive our Quarterly Newsletter, Special Events information, and Most Wanted information.
When you sign-up you will receive an activation email. Please click on the link provided to activate your account. If you do not activate the account within a month, you will be removed from the list.
In the following emails, there will be a link at the bottom of the page that will allow you to change your preferences or unsubscribe. You may change your preferences / unsubscribe at any time.
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Channahon Police Department - Mission Statement
We, the members of the Channahon Police Department, are dedicated to the community in striving to build and maintain the greatest level of trust and confidence of our citizens.
Through positive partnerships with our citizens and businesses, we commit to serve the community with the highest standards of Honor, Integrity and Professionalism to protect Life, Property and the Environment.
As the Village of Channahon continues to grow and diversify, we will continually improve ourselves, strengthen our partnerships, and overcome obstacles to help ensure a positive Quality of Life.
The Village of Channahon is served by 18 full-time sworn officers and a full-time police chief. The police respond to all 911 calls within the Village. The Department offers a vacation house check service to all residents upon request. An officer will check your house on a regular basis while you are away from home. To sign up for this service, stop by the Police Department during regular office hours Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can also print out a form at the link below and return to the Police Department. The non-emergency number for the Police Department is 815/467-2112 The Administrative Office can be reached at 815/467-5152.
Vacation House Check Request Form (PDF)
Information On Urban Coyotes (PDF)
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Crime can be reduced through involvement with Neighborhood Watch. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know your neighbors and to assist the Channahon Police in proactive policing. For more information, contact the Channahon Police Department at 815/467-5152.
Certified bike officers coordinate the Village Bicycle Patrol. The Channahon Park District has helped support the program by donating the funding to purchase the third police bicycle and equipment. In late 2000, ComEd donated a specialized battery-powered bicycle to the Police Department.
The Elderly Service Officer Program for senior citizens was implemented in 1999. This is a comprehensive effort to prevent and detect criminal activity that is targeted towards senior citizens.
The Channahon Police D.A.R.E. Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) works with students in kindergarten through 5th grade to provide programs to help teach students about the dangers of drug abuse and ways to resist.
The Channahon Police Department and the Minooka Fire District share a joint Public Safety Building near Aux Sable Liquid Products Plant on Route 6 west of McLindon Road. The facility serves as a substation for the Police Department.
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The Channahon Fire Protection District and the Minooka Fire Protection District serve the Village of Channahon. The Channahon Fire Protection District covers approximately 35 square miles within the townships of Channahon and Troy in Will County. The volunteer force is headquartered at Station #1 located on Center Street. Station #2 is located on McClintock Road. The district has a full-time chief. The non-emergency number for the Channahon Fire Protection District is 815/467-6767. The District's ISO rating is 5.
The Minooka Fire Protection District serves the Grundy County portions of the Village. The district has a full-time chief and is located on Mondamin Street in Minooka. The non-emergency number for the Minooka Fire Protection District is 815/467-5637. The District's ISO rating is 6.
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Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization that offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who can provide information leading to the arrest and filing of criminal charges against felony crime offenders and to the capture of fugitives. Callers are provided with a secret code number, which is used in any subsequent transactions. Calls are never taped nor is caller ID used. The toll free number for Crime Stoppers of Will County, Inc. is 1-800-323-6734. Grundy County Crime Stoppers can be reached at 815-942-9667.
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The Channahon EMA is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Village in preparation for and in response to major emergencies and disasters. The EMA maintains an Emergency Operations Plan, provides and supports an Emergency Operations Center, and develops and operates a community warning system. A part-time coordinator heads the EMA. The coordinator is responsible for the administration, training, and operation of the agency.
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The Will County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for coordinating emergency and disaster response services within Will County. More information on the EMA can be found on its web site at www.willcountyema.org.
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The Illinois State Police provides an online listing of sex offenders required to register in the State of Illinois. The database is updated daily and allows searching by name, city, county, zip code, compliance status, or any combination thereof. http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/
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Citizens may call the Illinois EPA-Bureau of Air at 847-294-4124, this office is in DesPlaines, IL. Citizens may also call the police non-emergency number at 815-467-2112, and an officer will go out and investigate the odor. Complaints must be made when the smell is occurring, not a day or so later.
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