DeKalb Police Department

10/22/2026

🎁Be a Hero This Holiday Season!🎁

The DeKalb Police Benevolent & Protective Association and DeKalb Target are excited to bring back Heroes & Helpers on December 13, 2026!

👮‍♂️ The children are the heroes.
💙 Our officers are their helpers.

Each year, this special program brings DeKalb Police Officers together with local children for a holiday shopping experience filled with smiles, kindness, and holiday cheer.

Children nominated by DeKalb School District 428 and local agencies are paired with officers and given $100 to shop for gifts for themselves and their families.

❤️ We Need Your Help!

Heroes & Helpers is funded entirely through generous community donations. Your support helps us create a memorable holiday experience for children who could use a little extra joy this season.

How to Donate:

Donations can be made payable to “DeKalb PB & PA” and dropped off or mailed to:

DeKalb Police Department
Attn: Heroes & Helpers
700 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115

📅 Donation Deadline: November 14, 2026

Every donation, big or small, helps make the holidays a little brighter for a local child.

Thank you for helping us make Heroes & Helpers a special holiday tradition in our community!

10/20/2026

Found near W. Taylor and S. Annie Glidden. Please call the non-emergency number if you know the owner. 815-748-8400

10/19/2026

Found in the 800 block of Greenbrier. Please call the non-emergency number if you know the owner 815-748-8400.

10/18/2026

Found in the 600 block of Franklin. Please call the non-emergency number if you know the owner 815-748-8400.

10/18/2026

Found in the 1100 block of S. 1st. St. Please call the non-emergency number if you know the owner. 815-748-8400

10/16/2026

Come visit our table and learn more about career opportunities with the City of DeKalb!

We will be at DeKalb High School for Trades Exploration Day on 10/21/26 from 3:30-6:00pm.

Explore career possibilities at Trades Exploration Day!

Join us Wednesday, October 21, from 3:30–6 p.m. at DeKalb High School for a FREE event open to the public! High school students, parents, and community members can connect with professionals and discover opportunities in skilled trades, manufacturing, and warehousing and logistics.

Get hands-on with the Be Pro Be Proud interactive truck and explore activities featuring:

🛠️ Welding and electrical work
⚡ Electrical lineman and plumbing
🏗️ Construction and heavy equipment
🚛 Truck driving
🤖 Robotics and CNC machinery

Learn more at dekalb.org!

10/14/2026

Today, we held our 5th Annual Citizens' Appreciation ceremony, where residents were recognized for their participation in providing aid and assistance not only to the Police Department but also to their fellow neighbors and citizens. Partnership within the community makes DeKalb a better and safer place to live! We are thankful for everyone who provides assistance to others, realizing it would be impossible to recognize everyone who lends a helping hand at a critical time!

10/12/2026

On September 25, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., DeKalb Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of Ridge Drive for a victim who sustained a stab wound to the neck. DeKalb Police Department officers arrived on scene and immediately rendered aid to the injured victim. The victim stated that he had an altercation with another male subject, identified as Paris M. Craig, who had been harassing some kids on the basketball court. The verbal altercation turned violent when Craig attempted to punch the victim with a closed fist. The victim stated that Craig missed him with his punch but then displayed a knife and swung the knife at him, striking him in the neck. Craig fled on foot after injuring the victim. The victim was transported to Kishwaukee Hospital for medical care, and subsequently transported to Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, for further advanced medical care.
The DeKalb Police Department was provided with a description of the offender (Craig) and was able to corroborate that physical description using video obtained from public safety cameras and private cameras in the area. Officers made numerous attempts to locate Craig at his DeKalb residence; however, every attempt to make contact was unsuccessful. The DeKalb Police Department issued a nationwide warrant for the arrest of Craig for Attempt First Degree Murder.
On October 7, 2026, the DeKalb Police Department was contacted by the Chicago Police Department, which notified the DeKalb Police Department that they located Craig and took him into custody regarding the Attempt First Degree Murder warrant. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Chicago and returned Craig to the DeKalb County jail to await a detention hearing. This investigation is ongoing.
Defendant: Paris M. Craig M/B/41 YOA, DeKalb, Illinois
Charge:
• Attempt First Degree Murder - Felony
• Aggravated Battery - Felony
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**All persons are presumed innocent in a court of law until proven guilty**
If you witnessed this incident or have any information that can help with this investigation, please contact the DeKalb Police Department.
https://cityofdekalb.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/767

10/08/2026

Step behind the headset - apply today to be a Telecommunicator with the DeKalb Police Department.

For more information, or to apply, visit our website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofdekalb

10/07/2026

Apply for Firefighter/Paramedic before the application door closes!

Written exam deadline: 10/11/2026
City of DeKalb application deadline: 10/14/2026

For more information, or to apply, visit our website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofdekalb