Our qualified and dedicated Police Officers help keep the preserves safe for you and the natural resources they protect. They devote their time and attention to the enforcement of ordinances, rules and regulations of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, and the laws of the state of Illinois.
Our Police Officers receive the same professional, rigorous law enforcement training as other police officers throughout Illinois and work hard to ensure the safety of all preserve visitors and neighbors by patrolling 365 days a year and offering assistance.
As visitors and neighbors of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, you play an important role in protecting our natural resources and keeping the preserves safe. There are many ways to get involved and do your part.
To report an emergency, call 911.
For non-emergency public safety issues, please fill out the form below, or call the Forest Preserve District of Kane County main office at 630-232-5980.
You can use the form below to report nonemergency situations that do not immediately threaten life or property, or anything else you feel the Public Safety Department should know. You can also upload images related to the incident you are reporting.
For a complete list of rules and regulations, please view the Forest Preserve District of Kane County General Use Ordinance at https://kaneforest.com/upload/UseOrdinance.pdf
Include Details
When reporting a concern, please remember to include the name of the preserve, the type of activity that occurred and the general location within the preserve. The following information is especially helpful to include:
Automobile—vehicle make and model, color, year, license plate number and state, and any distinguishing features.
Individual(s)—number of people involved, physical description (height, weight, race, gender, age), description of clothing.
Location—your location and the location of the activity you are reporting.
