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Thank a dispatcher

Dispatchers are the "1st" First Responders, even though you may never see their face. They are the calm voice on the other end of the phone when you're having your worst day. If you had a great experience with an Effingham Police Dispatcher, we want to hear about it! You can send a thank you...

Reserve dates for a fundraiser on City streets

Contact us to reserve your dates, times, and locations Before starting the process, we need to confirm that the dates and times you want to hold your fundraiser are available at the intersections you want. Please indicate your preference for dates, times (7:00 a.m. - 1 hour before dusk), and locations: Submit the form below...

How do we pay for the services?

All compensation is paid by the applicant directly to the officers who provide the services. The Effingham Police Department will not be responsible for compensation or benefits for any outside employment by an Effingham Police Officer.

How do I request off-duty police services?

Submit a written request to the Police Chief in advance and specify: Requested dates and times Type of service or services needed Number of officers needed per date/time slot Enter into an indemnification agreement prior to approval

Who can request off-duty police services?

Private organizations Businesses Private entities Individuals

How can I get my requested records faster?

Knowing certain details of information you want helps tremendously. If at all possible, include the following in any requests: Police report reference numbers Time of incident Date of incident Location of incident (including apartment numbers) Names of involved persons Telephone numbers of the involved persons Any other pertinent details of the incident

How soon will I receive what I requested?

Once your request has been processed, you will receive a written response in five (5) business days, unless: The Police Department extends the time for a response by an additional five business days for a reason allowed by FOIA The Police Department and requestor agree to an extension in writing It is a commercial request...

How do I make a Police Freedom of Information request?

Anyone wishing to view or obtain copies of Effingham Police Department records should submit a request in writing to the Records Division online, by email, in person, by mail, or fax to 217-342-5345.

Who can file a FOIA request?

Anyone can file a FOIA request, acting individually or as a group. Individuals Organizations Businesses Corporations Partnerships Firms Associations

What is the purpose of FOIA?

FOIA ensures the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. The purpose...

Freedom of Information Act FAQs

Annual report 2022

Boards and Commissions

The boards and commissions of the City of Effingham are mostly comprised of volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and the City Council. All meetings are open to the public; however, all or part of a meeting may be held in closed session (no public allowed) if the item being discussed is within the guidelines...

Liquor License Application

Staff contact information

Amy Vogel

Allie Case

Unmanned Aerial System Team

UAS functions Effingham Police Department's Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) team, also known as a drone team, performs a variety of functions to support law enforcement operations: Aerial surveillance: One of the primary functions of our team is to conduct aerial surveillance. Drones equipped with cameras or other sensors are used to monitor large areas, public...

Special Response Team

Special Response Team (SRT) functions The Effingham City/County Special Response Team (SRT) is a part-time, multi-jurisdictional team comprised of members of the Effingham Police Department, Effingham County Sheriff's Office, and Altamont Police Department. The members of the SRT also have normal law enforcement duties such as patrol or criminal investigations. The Effingham City/County SRT is...

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