Wilmington Police Department

Wilmington PD to add additional patrol officer

Published by admin on Tue, 11/28/2023 - 3:37pm

The Wilmington Police Department is on the fast track to add another officer to its ranks.

On Nov. 14, Wilmington Police Chief Adam Zink told members of the Committee of the Whole that a candidate was available for consideration for hire. Last week, the City Council approved a motion to hire an additional officer.

WPD continues to fill out roster

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 4:37pm

The Wilmington Police Department is continuing its efforts to fill empty slots on its roster.

The department has been shorthanded over the past several months due to retirements and leave of several members.

On Sept. 12, Wilmington Police Chief Adam Zink reported to the members of the Committee of the Whole that another officer is expected to be selected for employment this month, with two more potential new hires on the horizon.

Wilmington police, fire to share drone program

Published by admin on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 5:43pm

The Wilmington Police Department will create a drone program to assist with law enforcement and safety operations within the city limits.

During the Aug. 8 meeting of the Committee of the Whole meeting, Police Chief Adam Zink presented a request for the purchase of a drone.

Zink told that committee that the purchase will assist the department in preventing and addressing issues, including violent crime at highly attended events, such as parades and festivals. Zink said the current trend for first responders is the addition of unmanned aircraft, such as drones.

Wilmington PD on the lookout for summer speedsters

Published by admin on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 4:48pm

It goes without saying that one should always obey the speed limit. But for those drivers who prefer to put the pedal to the metal, the Wilmington Police Department is keeping an extra eye out on you this month.

On July 11, WPD Chief Adam Zink told the members of the Committee of the Whole that the department is upping patrols through the end of the month, specifically for traffic and speed enforcement.

Wilmington City Council approves agreement for police training

Published by admin on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 3:26pm

Delayed a day due to the 4th of July holiday, the members of the Wilmington City Council held a quick meeting on July 5, taking care of just a few items on the city’s to-do list.

On that list was unanimous approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Mobile Training Region #16 (MTU 16).

Dole named Wilmington's new Deputy Police Chief

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 4:43pm

The Wilmington Police Department has a new Deputy Chief.

On June 20, Mayor Ben Dietz swore Sgt. Justin Dole into the new leadership position, after being recommended for the role by Chief Adam Zink.

Dole has served as the second in command with the department since January, performing many of the administrative duties consistent with those of a Deputy Chief

Local law enforcement hang around Dunkin, for a cause

Published by admin on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 5:16pm

Everyone knows the old stereotype of how much cops love their donuts.

This past week, law enforcement officers with Wilmington and Braidwood decided to embrace the cliché and hang around the Dunkin’ Donuts in Diamond, and all for a good cause.

On May 19, the Wilmington Police Department and the Braidwood Police Department partnered up for the 2023 Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop event, an annual event that raises funds to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

Wilmington PD secures contract for body-worn cameras

Published by admin on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 4:56pm

The Wilmington Police Department is ahead of schedule on the state mandate to outfit all law enforcement officers in Illinois with body cameras by 2025.

On April 25, the members of the City Council approved a contract with Axon for body worn cameras for a total of $18,576 per year, plus a one time fee of $1,575.

Wilmington to add user fee for WPD firing range

Published by admin on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 5:11pm

The Wilmington Police Department is one of the few smaller departments lucky enough to have its own outdoor firing range for training. The range is utilized not just by the members of the WPD, but by multiple other law enforcement agencies throughout the region.

Now, in an effort to help pay for the upkeep and maintenance, the WPD will implement a fee for those other law enforcement officers who opt to utilize the range on Stripmine Road.

Wilmington Police Chief Adam Zink explained the new fee to the members of the Committee of the Whole on March 14.

Wilmington emergency responders stay busy

Published by admin on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 5:19pm

Volunteers with Wilmington’s Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) had a busy year in 2022.

On Jan. 10, ESDA Director Dennis Housman reported to the Committee of the Whole that ESDA responded to 72 calls last year. Members logged a total of 2,860 manhours in 2022, including 1,257 manhours on call-outs. The majority of those calls were on mutual aid for other local first responders, including assistance on the sites of fires, accidents, ice or river events, roadway closures, and parade management.