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4U Rantoul Initiative
The Rantoul Police Department has developed the 4U Rantoul Initiative, which is committed to providing crisis intervention, advocacy, community outreach, and social service assistance to the community.
The goal is to reduce citizen involvement in the criminal justice system, assisting victims of crime, helping those in need, and ultimately improving the quality of lives in our community. The four pillars of the program are crisis intervention, advocacy, social service assistance, and community outreach. The 4U Rantoul Initiative is overseen by Deputy Chief Christina Reifsteck, and staffed by a licensed social worker. To speak with the social worker please call 217-892-2103.
Requesting Police Records
The Rantoul Police Department strives for transparency, and we want to help you get the information you need. In accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Rantoul Police Department will accept requests to receive copies of Police reports by completing and submitting the attached form.
The Police Department will respond to all FOIA requests within five (5) business days of receiving the request. Please include contact information in order for the FOIA Officer to contact you about the request.
Once you hit submit in the above link, the form that has been filled out will be emailed to Deputy Chief Christina Reifsteck, FOIA Officer for Rantoul Police Department.
Fingerprinting Services
The Rantoul Police Department has begun accepting appointments for Live Scan Fingerprinting. You must have an appointment to be fingerprinted. Please call 217-892-2103 Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. Currently, appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. As we are a Police Department, it is possible that an emergency situation would arise that would require us to reschedule your appointment.
You will need a government-issued identification to be fingerprinted. Currently, the Rantoul Police Department is ONLY accepting fingerprinting appointments for prospective school employees, tenants of Hope Meadows, and Rantoul Liquor Licensees. Along with your government-issued identification, you will need the completed form from the Rantoul School District or the Liquor Commissioners office. We are unable to complete the fingerprinting without that form.
Medicine Collection Program
Rantoul residents have an opportunity to safely dispose of their unwanted or expired medications Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. The Police Department collects and properly disposes of pharmaceuticals to help reduce accidental poisonings of children and pets, prevent drug diversion and abuse, and limit environmental impacts. Residents may drop off their medications in the collection box located in the lobby of the Rantoul Police Department. The program accepts prescription and over-the-counter medicines, liquid medication in leak-proof containers, and veterinary pharmaceuticals. The program will not accept illicit drugs, syringes, needles, thermometers, or bloody and infectious waste. Any drugs that are collected are incinerated, which is the environmentally preferred disposal method.
Animal Control
The Village of Rantoul contracts with the Champaign County Animal Control to enforce state laws and local Ordinances pertaining to animals, and serve as a contact point for the public with regard to animal problems and issues. The Champaign County Animal Control will respond to reports of stray animals, animal bites, animal abuse, or inquiries about any other animal-related issues.
All dogs in Rantoul must be leashed and under their owner’s control. Any dog not on the premises of its owner, or such other person who has custody, possession, or control over the animal, and is not on a leash is considered “at large” or a stray animal. Any dog brought into any shop, store, restaurant, or retail establishment during operating hours, or into any public building at any time shall be considered “at large.” Exceptions are granted for Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Vacation Watch Program
The Rantoul Police Department provides extra patrol / house watch for people who are out of town for an extended period of time or on vacation. You may complete our Online Vacation Watch Form, or simply stop by the Police Department and complete a form before you leave on vacation. Please notify the Police Department upon your return.
Social Service Resources
There are a number of social service resources available in the greater Rantoul area. These services provide education, support, and advocacy to individuals and families. In addition, behavioral services including crisis intervention, psychiatric and medical services, screening and assessment, outpatient therapy, case management, group education and support, employment services, as well as residential care, are available.
Sex Offender Database
Illinois Compiled Statutes (730 ILCS 152/115) mandate that the Illinois State Police establish and maintain a statewide Sex Offender Database, accessible on the Internet, identifying persons who have been convicted of certain sex offenses, and/or crimes against children, and must register as a Sex Offender.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics.com connects people with local recovery resources, including patient support, recovery tools, and local support group meet-ups. Drug addiction is a chronic disease of the brain and body, with destructive consequences for everyone, not just the addict. By helping addicts find recovery, we also help friends, family members, and communities.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous' primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common drinking problem, and help others to recover from alcoholism. It doesn’t cost anything to attend meetings, and there are no age or education requirements to participate.
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Unmanned Aerial System
As part of our ongoing efforts to comply with the Illinois Drones as First Responders Act and the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act, Illinois law enforcement agencies that use drones are required to implement a policy governing their use and make that policy publicly available on their websites.