City Hall will be closed for the following holidays: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; Tuesday, December 31st; Wednesday, January 1st. If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!

About the Effingham Police Department

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The City of Effingham incorporated in 1867 and the Police Department was formed in 1867. Effingham has a current population of 12,600 and is the county seat in Effingham County. The Effingham Police Department is composed of:

  • 27 Sworn Officers
  • 10 Dispatchers
  • 4 Administrative Staff
  • 1 Part Time Sworn Officer
  • 4 Part Time Dispatchers

Divisions

  • Field Operations
    • Patrol
    • Criminal Investigations
  • Specialty Teams
    • K-9 Unit
    • Special Response Team
    • Unmanned Aerial System Team
    • School Resource Officer
    • Narcotics Unit
    • Crisis Intervention Team
    • Field Training Officers
    • Bicycle Unit
  • Support Services
    • 911 Communication
    • Records

Get help

Effingham Police Department
(217) 347-0774
EPD@EffinghamIL.com
110 South 3rd Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Office hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Emergency response:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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