The City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy for City Commissioner. For more information, go to: Notice of City Commissioner Vacancy / We express our gratitude to all of our dedicated and outstanding 9-1-1 operators/telecommunicators at the City of Effingham during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Thank you for all that you do to keep our residents, visitors, and first responders safe! National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Mission, vision, values

Mission Statement

The mission of the Effingham Police Department is to provide professional public safety services in partnership with the community.

Vision Statement

The men and women of the Effingham Police Department are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community while treating all people fairly with dignity and respect.

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Innovation

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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