Thornton Police Department serves the community of Thornton Illinois. The department currently has 8 full-time officers and 6 part-time officers.
The Thornton Police Department exists for the purpose of protecting life & property, and to maintain social order within the carefully prescribed ethical & constitutional limits. Through a cooperative effort we will provide citizens & visitors to the community with professional police services, always with the emphasis on the continued sensitivity to the communities needs & concerns for all.
The department members are responsible for performing their duties in a highly professional & competent manor. Our obligation for service & assistance will be delivered to the public equally before the law, without bias towards a persons’ race or status, and with full consideration for the human rights and personal dignity.
