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
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 (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...
K-9 functions The Effingham Police Department utilizes two full-time Police K9s, K9 Kona and K9 Siren, both of which are strong social police dogs. K9 Kona and K9 Siren are dedicated to protecting and serving their community. K9 Kona and K9 Siren are each assigned to a specific full time police officer known as a...
