New Athens Police Department

07/28/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from the New Athens Police Department! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/31/2026

Summer is approaching and so is the use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Getting outside is great, but make sure you follow the proper Illinois Micro-mobility Laws. Reference the graphic below to learn the specifics of micro-mobility laws in the Village of New Athens.

- Chief Tim Buehler

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the New Athens Police Department! 🇺🇸

04/20/2026

On April 10th the D.A.R.E. Graduation was held at the New Athens Elementary School Gym. There were 33 Graduates. Special thank you to the 5th grade teachers Mrs. Browne and Ms. Berowski and Principal Kennedy. The D.A.R.E. program focuses on alcohol/tobacco facts, resistance strategies, signs of stress, communication styles, responsibly reporting bullying, making safe and responsible choices, responding to peer pressure, evaluating your decisions, and communicating effectively. Congratulations to the Essay Winners and Honorable Mentions.

D.A.R.E. Instructor Chief Tim Buehler has taught over 1,000 students in the past 22 years as the D.A.R.E Instructor in the New Athens School District.

04/17/2026

The New Athens Police Department recognizes CENCOM Dispatch of dedicated professionals during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. While often unseen, they are the voices who answer every emergency call in our community at any minute, on any given day. Please join us this week in thanking our CENCOM Telecommunications for their commitment to public safety. Thank you you CENCOM!!!!