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Yorkville Police Department 2024 Annual Report Review
Public Safety Committee – March 6, 2025
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Informational
Please see the attached memo and report.
James Jensen Chief of Police
Name Department
Supplemental Information – distributed 3/4/25
Summary
Review of Yorkville Police Department 2024 Annual Report
Background
The Yorkville Police Department 2024 Annual Report is available for your review and comment.
This annual report has been designed to provide necessary feedback to the board and community
regarding crime, traffic and community policing efforts of the police department. This document is easy
to understand, provides a multitude of data and is comparative in nature to previous years. This report
will be disseminated to the entire board and will be made available on-line for the public to review.
Recommendation
None
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Exhibit A: 2024 Annual Report – Documents not finalized at the time of agenda posting.
Supplemental packet documents will be posted as soon as they become available.
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC:
Date: March 6, 2025
Subject: Annual Report Review
2024
Annual Report
Yorkville Police Department
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Table of Contents
Letter to Mayor 3
Department Mission Statement 4
Statement of Departmental Values 4
Yorkville Police Department Goals 5
Ward Map 7
Department Distribution 7
Elected City Officials 8
Calls for Service 9
Administration 10
Organizational Chart 12
Promotions and new Hires 13
2024 Budget 16
2024 Department Roster/Resignations 17
Hours Worked 18
Professional Standards Report 19
Support Services 20
Investigations 21
Sex, Violent Offender Registrations 25
Alcohol and Tobacco Checks 25
Kendall Co. MCTF 26
Records 27
SRO Program 29
CSO Program 30
Fleet Data 31
Field Operations 32
Traffic Crash Data 33
Crime Rate Data 34
FTO Program 36
Traffic Concerns & Enforcement 38
Response to Resistance 44
Bias Based Policing 47
Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) 48
In-House Victim Services 48
Training 49
Unmanned Aerial Systems Program 52
Community Events/Memorable Moments 53
Employee Recognition 63
Community Comments 69
Thank You from the Chief 70
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Dear Mayor Purcell,
As 2024 has come to a close, I am proud to reflect on a year of significant progress and accomplishment for the
Yorkville Police Department. This year has been marked by staffing changes, advancements in accreditation and
training, technology upgrades, and a measurable decrease in crime across the City.
Like many police agencies nationwide, we have faced challenges with recruitment and retention. While we remained
fully staffed for the majority of the year and currently, we did lose two officers to other agencies this year. Additionally,
the City Council increased our authorized staffing level from 33 to 34 sworn officers. Previously, we conducted officer
testing every two years; however, due to both the volume and quality of candidates, we have shifted to annual testing for
the patrol officer position.
In 2024, we signed a contract with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police to pursue Tier 2 accreditation. This
process typically takes two years, we are hoping to go through our on-site assessment the first quarter of 2025 receiving
full Tier 2 accreditation by April of 2025. To meet the required standards, we have focused on updating policies and
training staff to comply with the Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity Today Act (Safe-T Act). This dedication
resulted a significant increase in training hours compared to 2023, with a total of 7,457 hours completed this year.
Keeping pace with advancements in law enforcement technology has been a top priority. Thanks to a generous private
donation, we established a cutting-edge information center that has already been utilized countywide for criminal
investigations. Looking ahead, this technology will be further enhanced in 2025 with the addition of a full-time crime
analyst position.
In 2023, the Yorkville Police Department transitioned to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) for
crime and incident data tracking, replacing the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system as mandated by the federal
government. NIBRS provides a more comprehensive overview by categorizing crimes against persons, property, and
society. I am pleased to report a decrease in our crime rate index, from 521 in 2023 to 439 in 2024.
The Yorkville Police Department is a value-driven organization, guided by core principles of impartiality,
accountability, and transparency. We recognize that effective policing depends on the confidence and support of our
community. As we move into 2025, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing extraordinary police service
while protecting life and property.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the men and women of the Yorkville Police Department for their unwavering
dedication and professionalism. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to you, Mayor Purcell, and the entire Yorkville City
Council for your leadership, guidance, and support. Your focus on "community" enables us to serve with care and
protect with confidence.
Sincerely,
James H. Jensen
Chief of Police
YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
James Jensen, Chief of Police
651 Prairie Pointe Drive | Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Phone: 630-553-4340 | Fax: 630-553-1141
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STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL VALUES
To fulfill its Mission, the Yorkville Police Department places high
value on the following principles:
Community Awareness
Excellent Customer Satisfaction
Ethical Conduct
Honesty and Integrity
Innovation
Public Relations Self -Directed Work
Teamwork and Organizational Pride
Tolerance of Dissenting or Differing Views
Moral Work and Personal Habits
Public Confidence
Productive Dialogue with the Public
Mental and Physical Alertness of Officers
~Honesty & Integrity / Community Policing / Professionalism~
DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Yorkville Police Department is to work in
partnership with the community to protect life and property, assist
neighborhoods with solving their problems and enhance the quality of
life in our city.
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YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2024 Department GOAL
2024 Organizational Goal: Establish Consistent Expectations and Standards Across All
Shifts
Goal 1: Foster Teamwork and Collaboration
Objective 1.1: Team members will demonstrate respect for one another and work collaboratively to enhance
team effectiveness.
Objective 1.2: Eliminate apathy toward teammate needs and ensure prompt availability for calls and
maintenance of zone integrity.
Goal 2: Enhance Community Engagement and Problem-Solving
Objective 2.1: Conduct extra patrols at locations identified in emails, vacation house checks, and supervisor
directives, documenting efforts via the Z-Ticket feature.
Objective 2.2: Perform proactive school and business walkthroughs to increase familiarity with facilities and
people while building positive community relationships.
Objective 2.3: Improve communication of community problems across shifts through in-person updates or email
for coordinated police responses.
Goal 3: Ensure Thorough Investigations and Timely Reporting
Objective 3.1: Conduct comprehensive on-scene and follow-up investigations, completing all reports prior to
the end of shift unless approved by a supervisor.
Objective 3.2: Initiate CAD notes for incidents not requiring a case report, documenting the call's nature and
disposition.
Objective 3.3: Package, submit, and enter evidence into New World immediately upon returning to the station,
unless a supervisor authorizes temporary storage.
Objective 3.4: Limit telephone-only handling of calls for service; prioritize in-person officer responses
whenever requested.
Goal 4: Strengthen Intelligence Collection Through Field Contacts
Objective 4.1: Initiate and document field contacts to build an intelligence database, identify behavioral
patterns, and gather investigative leads.
Objective 4.2: Conduct interviews with arrestees to obtain actionable intelligence and forward information to
the investigative division and Shift Sergeants.
Goal 5: Improve Roadway Safety and IVC Compliance
Objective 5.1: Enforce Illinois Vehicle Code and Yorkville Ordinances with a focus on school zones, residential
speed zones, and directed patrol areas.
Objective 5.2: Conduct an average of at least three (3) traffic stops per shift worked, meeting monthly
expectations based on shifts worked.
Objective 5.3: Deploy weekly directed patrol assignments to focus enforcement efforts where most needed.
Goal 6: Prioritize Officer Activity and Accountability
Objective 6.1: Require Patrol Sergeants to complete daily Officer Activity Reports summarizing each team
member’s productivity and activities.
Goal 7: Focus on DUI Enforcement and Business Patrols
Objective 7.1: Emphasize traffic enforcement efforts on detecting and addressing motorists driving under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Objective 7.2: Conduct overnight extra patrols at closed businesses, prioritizing those at higher risk of being
targeted.
Goal 8: Ensure School Zone Safety
Objective 8.1: Perform daily extra patrols at schools, targeting speeding and cell phone use in school zones
with appropriate enforcement action.
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YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (cont.)
2024 Department GOAL
Objective 8.2: Monitor school crossings and bus loading/unloading zones daily for safety violations.
Goal 9: Maximize Effective Use of Time and Resources
Objective 9.1:Immediately deploy officers to the field upon completion of roll call and minimize unallocated
time within the police department.
Objective 9.2: Ensure officers handle calls for service within their assigned zones and avoid unavailability
without supervisor permission.
Performance Monitoring and Review Process
To ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of these goals and objectives, the following review processes
will be conducted on a regular basis:
Daily Review
Shift Sergeants will review progress and compliance using the Daily Tracking Log.
Monthly Review
Command staff will conduct a Monthly Report Review to assess overall performance and goal achievement.
Weekly Command Meetings
Goals, progress, and performance metrics will be discussed and evaluated during weekly Command
meetings.
Monthly Sergeants Meetings
Monthly Sergeants meetings will include a review and discussion of team performance, challenges, and
progress toward meeting established goals.
This structured review process ensures accountability, provides timely feedback, and allows for adjustments to enhance
effectiveness and performance.
The 2024 departmental goal was an all-encompassing challenge for our agency to develop a rhythm of excellence in
daily operations. Each objective outlined in all nine subcategories were objectives that have been longstanding for
Yorkville Police Department, however, our goal for progress this year was to standardize the daily work function of our
agency to provide consistent, quantifiable, expectations across the board. The results of 2024 proved that our men and
women accepted the challenge and finished with outstanding effort.
Some highlights of note to celebrate the exceptional efforts of our officers:
It will always be the goal of our agency to work in partnership with our community to ensure the safety of our residents
and visitors. Through the performance monitoring and review process implemented in 2024 we were able to work
towards a collective goal across all groups within the department. We completed 2024 with 100% of our officers
meeting the expectations set for the year. We celebrate the hard work of our officers and look forward to continuing into
the new year.
Annual Goal Update
By the Numbers Officer Activity
385 Individual School Patrols Completed
85 Vacation Homes Checked
1,207 Individual Business Checks Completed
59% Increase in total officer-initiated enforcement contacts from previous year
60% Increase in traffic stops for stop sign and stop light violations from previous year
97% Increase in traffic stops for speed violations through the City from previous year
155% Increase in traffic stops for distracted driving / cell phone violations from previous year
3,500+ Hours of directed patrol efforts in areas of traffic concern throughout the City
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Mayor
John Purcell
City Administrator
Bart Olson
Alderman
Dan Transier Ward 1
Ken Koch Ward 1
Craig Soling Ward 2
Arden Joe Plocher Ward 2
Chris Funkhouser Ward 3
Matt Marek Ward 3
Seaver Tarulis Ward 4
Rusty Corneils Ward 4
Department Distribution
Full Time Sworn
Chief of Police 1
Deputy Chief 2
Patrol Commander 1
Patrol Sergeant 4
Detective Sergeant 1
Detective 2
CPAT/CIT 2
School Resource Officer 1
Patrol Officer 20
TOTAL Full Time Sworn 34
Full Time Records Civilian
Records Supervisor 1
Records Clerk 2
TOTAL Full Time Records 3
Part Time Civilian
Records Clerk 2
Training Coordinator 1
Evidence Custodian 1
Community Service Officer 3
TOTAL Part-Time Civilian 7
TOTAL Police Department Staff 44
Department AUTHORIZED Full-Time Sworn: 34
Yorkville Alderman Ward Map
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2024 Elected City Officials
Mayor John Purcell
Ward 1 Aldermen Ward 2 Aldermen
Ward 3 Aldermen Ward 4 Aldermen
Daniel Transier Ken Koch Craig Soling Arden Joe Plocher
Matt Marek Chris Funkhouser Rusty Corneils Seaver Tarulis
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2020—2024 Calls for Service
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2020 1050 1084 770 496 842 953 1216 1189 1228 1107 1238 1276 12,449
2021 1156 1102 1129 977 1068 1224 1228 1118 1190 1116 1101 1041 13,450
2022 1131 930 1149 1198 1344 1191 1346 1082 1176 1149 915 927 13,538
2023 1145 994 1061 1018 1164 1082 1229 1017 1066 1048 1097 980 12,901
2024 1495 1371 1423 1467 1446 1457 1423 1380 1344 1430 1326 1291 16,853
~"Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid." —President Ronald Reagan ~
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ADMINISTRATION
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ADMINISTRATION
The Administration of the Yorkville Police Department is comprised of the Chief of Police the Field
Operations Deputy Chief, Support Services Deputy Chief and the Field Operations Commander. While
divisional workloads and responsibilities vary all Administration are responsible for:
• Budget Planning, Development and Implementation
• Department Goal Development & Visionary Planning
• Personnel/Resource Allocation
• Professional Standards/Complaint Inquires
• Response to Resistance
Chief of Police
James H. Jensen
Support Services Deputy
Chief
Ray Mikolasek
Field Operations Deputy
Chief
Garrett Carlyle
Patrol Commander
Pat McMahon
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Officer Cameron Bonner, date of hire 30 April 2024. Officer Bonner is from the Minooka area
and a graduate of Minooka High School. He attended Illinois State University where he earned
a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. His first job in law enforcement was at North Central
College where he served as a civilian campus safety officer. Officer Bonner received his basic
police training from May to August at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center.
Upon successful completion of the department’s field training program Officer Bonner was re-
leased to solo patrol in January 2025.
Officer Jack Wade, date of hire 4 November 2024. Officer Wade is an Oswego native and grad-
uate of Oswego High School. He attended Illinois State University where he graduated with a
degree in business. Officer Wade ultimately found his calling, not in business, but in serving
others as a police officer. Officer Wade began his academy training at the Macon County Law
Enforcement Training Center on 5 January 2025. Following his graduation in April 2025, he will
begin his field training.
2024 New Employees
Officer Andrew Camis, date of hire 1 September 2024. Officer Camis is from the Aurora area
and is a graduate of Waubonsee Community College with an associate degree in Law Enforce-
ment. From 2022 to 2024, Officer Camis was a Community Service Officer with the Yorkville
Police Department. During that time he was also employed by the City of Yorkville Parks and
Recreation Department. Upon completion of his basic police training at the Macon County
Law Enforcement Training Center in December 2024, Officer Camis will begin his 16 week field
training program.
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Officer Sam Tickel, date of hire 31 December 2024. Officer Tickel is from Bristol and is
a graduate of Aurora Christian High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports
Management from Aurora University. Prior to becoming a police officer, Officer Tickel
was an avid baseball player and also provided baseball training to local youth. Officer
Tickel will receive his basic police training at the Macon County Law Enforcement
Training Center from January to April 2025.
Community Service Officer Naily Vargas, date of hire 14 August 2024. CSO Vargas is a
Plano native and a 2024 graduate of Plano High School. Like CSO Madsen, she also
participated in the law enforcement program at IVVC where she held a leadership
role. She too is pursuing a career a law enforcement and is currently attending Aurora
University where she is majoring in psychology. CSO Vargas is pursuing a career in law
enforcement.
2024 New Employees
Community Service Officer Tyler Madsen, date of hire 6 February 2024. CSO Madsen
is a Yorkville native and graduate of Yorkville High School. While in high school he par-
ticipated in the Illinois Valley Vocational Center’s law enforcement program. In addi-
tion to his normal duties as a CSO, Madsen has undertaken the added responsibility of
training our new CSO’s as well. CSO Madsen is currently studying Criminal Justice at
Waubonsee Community College and is pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Community Service Officer Natalia Perez, date of hire 29 October 2024. CSO Perez is
a 2024 graduate of Yorkville High School. In spring 2024, CSO Perez participated in an
internship with the Yorkville Police Department and also participated in the depart-
ment’s alcohol/tobacco compliance checks. CSO Perez is currently studying Criminal
Justice at Waubonsee Community College and is also pursuing a career in law enforce-
ment.
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Records Clerk Crystal Bieritz started with our department
on April 15th, 2024. Prior to working with us at the
Yorkville Police department, Crystal worked as a
paraprofessional in the Oswego and Yorkville School dis-
trict.
2024 New Employees
Records Clerk Kendall Harris started with our department
on May 20th, 2024. Prior to working with us at the
Yorkville Police Department, Kendall worked at Heartland
Bank and Trust as a Senior Relationship banker.
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2024 Budget
The United City of Yorkville utilizes a fiscal year budget beginning May 1st of each year and ending on
April 30th of the following year. The police department budget is broken down into five (5) different
categories to include Personnel Services-Salaries, Personnel Services-Benefits, Contractual Services,
Supplies and Capital Purchases. The chart below provides a detailed explanation of expenditures by fiscal
year.
Budget Category FY2020
Actual
FY2021
Actual
FY2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2025
Adopted
Personnel Services:
Salary & Wages
$3,410,082 $3,027,146 $3,363,402 $3,485,307 $3,800,222 $4,116,345
Personnel Services:
Benefits
$2,037,600 $2,065,536 $2,189,861 $2,250,876 $2,409,292 $2,439,414
Contractual Services $248,963 $477,185 $316,253 $278,651 $468,331 $484,774
Supplies $117,129 $116,549 $139,414 $162,205 $155,600 $152,120
Capital Purchases $63,991 $158,559 $120,725 $386,662 $246,750 $288,350
Total $5,877,765 $5,844,975 $6,129,655 $6,563,701 $7,080,195 $7,481,003
Budget Category Amount % Budget
Personnel Services: Salary & Wages $4,116,345 55.0%
Personnel Services: Benefits $2,439,414 32.6%
Contractual Services $484,774 6.6%
Supplies $152,120 2.0%
Capital Purchases $288,350 3.8%
TOTAL $7,481,003 100%
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~ The greatest good is what we do for one another.—Mother Teresa
2024 Department Roster (Serving Since)
Chief James Jensen 2019 Officer Cory Shepherd 2019
Deputy Chief Ray Mikolasek 2004 Officer Cali Caruso 2021
Deputy Chief Garrett Carlyle 2007 Officer Mariesa Shapiama 2021
Commander Patrick McMahon 2004 Officer Kevin Warren 2021
Sergeant Sam Stroup 2000 Officer Peyton Heiser 2022
Sergeant John Hunter 2008 Officer Jake Schwartz 2023
Sergeant Chris Hayes 2008 Officer Leo Reyes 2023
Sergeant Matt Nelson 2012 Officer Alex Wrobel 2023
Sergeant Robbie Hart 2003 Officer Cameron Bonner 2024
Officer Jeff Johnson 2002 Officer Andrew Camis 2024
Officer Robbie Hart 2003 Officer Jack Wade 2024
Officer Timothy Kolowski 2006 Officer Sam Tickel 2024
Officer Ryan Goldsmith 2006 Records Supervisor Kirsten Balog 2011
Officer Matthew Ketchmark 2007 Records Clerk Crystal Bieritz 2024
Officer Roman Soebbing 2011 Records Clerk Kendall Harris 2024
Officer Sara Gerlach 2011
Officer Kyle Davis 2013 PT Evid. Custodian Chuck Davis 2012
Officer Chris Kuehlem 2014 PT Rec. Clerk Maggie Garcia 2019
Officer Joshua Opp 2019 PT Rec. Clerk Tracy Darnell 2022
Officer Kyle Borowski 2019 PT Training Coord. Amy Densberger 2023
Officer Ryan Fisher 2019
Officer Nicholas Mertes 2019 CSO Tyler Madsen 2024
Officer CPAT 2019 CSO Naily Vargas 2024
Officer Luke Swanson 2019 CSO Natalia Perez 2024
***Authorized Staffing Level (Established and Set by City Council): 34 Sworn Officers***
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Hours Worked
Year Total
Personnel
(Sworn & Civil-
ian)
Total
Regular
Hours
Worked
Benefit
Hours Used
Compensa-
tory Time
Earned
Total
Overtime
Hours
Overtime
Hours
Reimbursed
2020 40 51,146 10,115 2,675 861 480
2021 41 64,636 11,771 3,399 987 516
2022 41 66,462 12,809 3,359 935 431
2023 41 66,409 12,808 3,935 1,369 426
2024 44 67,466.75 13,155 2,962.06 1,099.50 448.5
2020 Population: 21,533
Sworn Officers: 30
2020: 1 Officer per 717.77 Residents
2021 Population: 22,611
Sworn Officers: 32
2021: 1 Officer per 706.59 Residents
2022 Population: 23,397
Sworn Officers: 32
2022: 1 Officer per 731.16 Residents
2023 Population: 24,536
Sworn Officers: 33
2023: 1 Officer per 743.52 Residents
2024 Population: 25,103
Sworn Officers: 34
2024: 1 Officer per 738.32 Residents
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2024 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS REPORT
It is the policy of the Yorkville Police Department to receive and investigate all complaints,
including anonymous complaints related to internal discipline in a manner that will
assure the community of prompt corrective action when department members conduct
themselves improperly and to protect the police department and its members from
unwarranted criticism pursuant to the discharge of their duties.
In 2024, the department investigated zero (0) formal internal investigation and two (2)
informal public complaints (Complaint Inquiries). The findings of each investigation are
included below:
COMPLAINT SOURCE SEX OF COMPLAINANT
Citizen Complaint 2 Male 1
Police Agency Complaint 0 Female 1
TOTAL 2 TOTAL 2
RACE OF COMPLAINANT DISPOSITION OF CASES
African American 0 Exonerated 0
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Misconduct Not Based on Original Complaint 0
Caucasian 0 Not Sustained 0
Hispanic 1 Policy Failure 0
Native American/Alaskan 0 Sustained 0
Other 1 Unfounded 2
Police Agency Complaint 0 Resignation Before Investigation Completed 0
TOTAL 2 TOTAL 2
AGE OF COMPLAINANT DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Under 18 0 Counseling 0
18 – 25 0 Oral Reprimand 0
26 – 35 0 Written Reprimand 0
36 – 45 2 Suspension 0
46 and Over 0 Separation from Service 0
Police Agency Complaint 0 Training 0
Unknown 0 Resignation 0
Performance Improvement Plan 0
TOTAL 2 TOTAL 0
Definitions of Dispositions
Exonerated: The act(s) alleged did occur, but the act(s) are justified, lawful and proper.
Misconduct Not Based on Original Complaint: The investigation revealed that the acts of misconduct that occurred
were not contained or alleged in the original complaint.
Not Sustained: The investigation failed to discover sufficient evidence to clearly prove or disprove the allegations made in
the complaint.
Policy Failure: The investigation revealed the alleged acts did occur; however, the member was acting in accordance with
department policy.
Sustained: The investigation disclosed there is sufficient evidence to clearly prove the allegations made in the complaint.
Unfounded: The investigation indicates the act(s) alleged did not occur or that it failed to involve members of the
Department.
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SUPPORT SERVICES
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SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
The Support Services Division of the Yorkville Police
Department provides operational support for the
Police Department to include Criminal Investigations
(Narcotics, Criminal Intelligence, School Resource
Officers), Records, School Crossing Guards, and
Property and Evidence Control. The Support Services
Division is commanded by Deputy Chief Ray
Mikolasek.
The Investigations Unit currently consists of one
Supervisor, Detective Sergeant Matt Nelson, and two
detectives, Detective Matthew Ketchmark and
Detective Jeffrey Johnson. Assigned to the unit is a
School Resource Officer, Officer Ryan Goldsmith. The
Investigations Unit is tasked with the investigation of
criminal offenses such as homicide, robbery, burglary,
sex crimes and financial crimes. Additionally, the unit conducts investigations of missing persons, death investigations,
background investigations, and alcohol/tobacco compliance investigations. The detectives also oversee the police
department’s Sex Offender / Violent Offender registration program and the collection of revoked Firearm Owners
Identification (FOID) cards and Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL).
Our Narcotics Officer and Criminal Intelligence Team Officer are part of a county wide cooperative task force made up
of sworn officers from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, Oswego Police Department, Plano Police Department,
Sandwich Police Department, Montgomery Police Department and the Illinois State Police.
Investigations
• Criminal cases received: 158
(101 Adult, 57 Juvenile)
• Criminal cases closed: 195
(118 Adult, 77 Juvenile) (Includes open
cases from previous years)
• Arrests: 88 (27 Adult, 61 Juvenile)
• Individual Charges: 104 total counts
• Total cases assigned: 614 (Includes criminal
and non-criminal cases for adults and juveniles)
• Sex offender contacts: 35
• FOID/CCL cards seized/returned to Illinois State
Police: 32
• Background investigations conducted: 315 (city
employment, police applicants, liquor licenses,
and solicitors)
~ “No man can hope to find out the truth without investigation” - George F. Richards ~
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From August of 2023 through January of 2024, Detective Johnson
conducted an investigation into a series of burglary to motor vehicles that
occurred during the early morning hours of August 1st, 2023. On
01/17/2024, Detective Johnson was able to secure two arrest warrants
for two juvenile males (15 counts each). Both juveniles were charged with
multiple counts of Burglary to Motor Vehicle and Criminal Trespass to
Vehicle.
In February of 2024, Detective Johnson was notified that an adult
offender of a 2022 criminal sexual assault investigation, was possibly
contacting the minor victim through a social media application. Detective
Johnson began investigating that claim and through diligent work, he was able to confirm that the suspect was in fact
contacting the victim via social media, violating his pretrial bond conditions. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect on
04/29/2024 and he was subsequently taken into custody by the Elburn Police Department without issue that same day. The
original criminal sexual case is still pending in court.
On 03/07/2024, Detective Johnson was able to secure an arrest warrant for Felony Retail Theft and Burglary against Felicia
Ozun. This arrest warrant stemmed from an investigation that began in December of 2023. Through the investigation,
Detective Johnson was able to determine that Ozun had stolen over $8,000.00 worth of merchandise from a local business.
Ozun was accompanied by another person, but charges against that person were not approved. Ozun was later taken into
custody by another agency in another state.
On April 25th, Detective Ketchmark was able to secure arrest warrants for Frederick C. Dutton III and Casandra York for retai l
theft. This investigation began in December of 2023 when Dutton and York entered a local business and stole over $900.00
worth of security cameras for sale within the business. Detective Ketchmark was able to identify both suspects and to obtain
warrants for their arrests. Both Dutton and York were later found to be in custody in Georgia on unrelated crimes.
In May of 2024, the Detective Unit assisted Patrol Units responding to a report of human remains located on the 200 block of
Park Street. After the initial investigation was completed, it was discovered that the remains were in -fact human and that in
the 1800’s there was a cemetery located in that area. The Detective Unit proceeded to assist the Kendall County Coroner ’s
Office, and the Illinois State Police with the recovery and processing of the human remains. The remains were later identifie d
as Lucy M. Crater of historic Bristol. Ms. Crater was born around July of 1828 and died on September 3rd, 1848.
On June 26th and June 27th, the Investigations Unit was involved in a multi -jurisdictional investigation involving the Illinois
State Police and the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, focused on Human Trafficking. As a result of that joint investigation, three
adult men were arrested and charged for offenses involving soliciting a juvenile and traveling to meet a minor. One adult mal e
was also listed as a suspect and an investigation continued into his actions.
In April of 2024, Detective Ketchmark began an investigation after the Investigations Unit received an alert from the Nationa l
Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an unknown citizen possessing child pornography. Through his
diligent work, Detective Ketchmark was able to identify the suspect as being a minor male living in Yorkville. On June 25 th,
2024, Detective Ketchmark received notice that the minor male had been charged with Child Pornography. The Investigations
Unit was assisted by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Kendall County CPAT, and the Plano Police Department.
On June 18th, Detective Ketchmark received an arrest warrant for Ekaterina Sanders of Yorkville, for felony Criminal Damage
to Property and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, stemming from an incident that occurred in February of 2024.
Noteworthy Investigations..
~ “Impossible is just an opinion.” Paulo Coelho ~
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On August 5th, 2024, Detective Johnson was able to secure an
arrest warrant for Joseph Scioli for Aggravated Criminal Sexual
Abuse and Aggravated Battery from an incident stemming from
June of 2024. During that investigation, it was found that Scioli
allegedly inappropriately touched a female juvenile, unbeknownst
to the victim, in a public place. A good Samaritan came forward
and reported the incident to the staff of the facility where it
occurred. After an extensive investigation, the female victim and
her family, along with the suspect, was identified and Scioli was
subsequentially charged. Shortly after the issuance of the
warrant, Scioli turned himself into the Kendall County Sheriff’s
Office.
On September 13th, 2024, Detective Johnson was able to secure
an arrest warrant for Marcus Counts for Armed Robbery (Class X)
and Robbery (Class 2) for a robbery that occurred on December
30th of 2023 in the 900 block of N. Bridge Street. This incident
occurred at a local business during the morning hours. At that
time, a masked man entered the store, holding a firearm, and
robbed the store. This warrant was issued after months of follow
up work and interviews regarding this incident. Counts remains
wanted at this time.
On September 19th, 2024, SRO Goldsmith, with the assistance of the Yorkville Freshman Academy staff, was able to identify a
juvenile male student who handwrote a threat to shoot the school on the wall in a bathroom. The student was subsequently
charged with felony disorderly conduct and transported to the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center. The Yorkville Police
Department, along with the Yorkville School District, take all threats of harm to students and schools seriously.
On December 12th, 2024, Detective Johnson secured an arrest warrant for Albert G. Pintoy for Traveling to Meet a Minor (1
count). Pintoy was the other suspect that was developed during the multi -jurisdictional Human Trafficking investigation
involving the Illinois State Police and the Kendall County Sheriff ’s Office in June of 2024. Pintoy’s arrest stemmed from that
incident. Pintoy was taken into custody at his home in Plainfield, Illinois.
On December 19th, 2024, the Investigations Unit took Trevor J. Minogue into custody stemming from an active criminal sexual
abuse investigation. That case was reported to the police department on December 12th, 2024, and allegedly occurred in
August of 2024. Minogue, who was a substitute teacher for the Yorkville School District, was accused of meeting and engaging
in a sexual conduct with a juvenile. While investigating that case, investigators made contact with Minogue via a third -party
website while posing to be a minor. Minogue ultimately agreed to meet investigators (thinking he was meeting a minor) in
order to engage in a sexual act. Minogue was taken into custody at the meeting location and ultimately charged with Traveling
to Meet a Minor (2 counts), Indecent Solicitation of a Minor (2 counts), and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (2 counts).
Minogue remains in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Noteworthy Investigations..
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The responsibility of the Evidence Custodian is
to maintain a management system for every
type of property in the custody of the Yorkville
Police Department. This includes, but is not
limited to, articles of evidence related to a
criminal offense, found or recovered property
and items held for safekeeping. This system
must seamlessly track every article of evidence,
from the time the item is collected until the time
the article is destroyed, returned or otherwise
disposed of. What occurs between the collection
of evidence and the disposal of the same piece
of evidence varies. Depending what the item of
evidence is, it may be processed for DNA or
fingerprints by a Yorkville Police Department
Evidence Technician. Often, an article of evidence is transferred to the Illinois State Police crime lab for DNA
or fingerprint analyzing and identification. The crime lab also assists with evidence from drug, DUI and
sexual assault investigation. Regardless of the type of case the evidence or property is associated with, each
article of property is tracked by barcode so its whereabouts are always known.
During 2024, we entered 725 pieces of property into evidence. During that same time period, 263 articles of
property were released from the police department’s custody. Such property is generally destroyed or
returned to its owner. Property may be released for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to,
resolution of a criminal case, expiration of the statute of limitations and the identification and locating of an
item’s owner.
Property and Evidence Control
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Sex Offender/Violent Offender Registrations
The registration and compliance of person required to register as a sex
offender, violent offender against youth and/or a murderer is overseen by
the Yorkville Police Department Investigations Unit. At the close of 2024,
the Yorkville Police Department had a total of 12 registrants, 8 of which
are currently sex offenders and 4 are violent offenders against youth
registrants.
During 2024, Detectives had 35 contacts with Sex Offender / VOAY
registrants. This includes routine contacts where registrants need to
change certain information pertaining to their registration and their
required annual/quarterly registration and random checks at their homes
to ensure compliance.
On July 22nd, 2024, the Investigation’s Unit participated in an early
morning, count-wide, compliance check of registered sex offenders and
violent offenders. Detectives visited each registrant at their home and
verified that their information of record was up to date. Of the twelve
registrants, no violations were found.
Detectives met with each of the registered sex offenders on
Halloween, and passed out hanging placards, that reminded them that
they are not allowed to participate in Trick -or-treating events. No issues
were reported with any of the registered sex offenders living in the City of
Yorkville during Trick-or-treating.
Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks
This year detectives conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks at every business in
Yorkville which possesses a license to sell liquor and tobacco. During these checks, a decoy
under 21 years of age enters the establishment and attempts to purchase an alcoholic
beverage or tobacco product. Should the employee sell the alcoholic beverage or tobacco
product, a police officer cites the business and employee under local ordinance. Of the
businesses which possess a liquor license and were checked in 2024, three sold alcohol to
the underage person. Of the businesses which possess a tobacco license and were checked
in 2024, one sold tobacco to the underage person.
Year # of Businesses Checked # of Alcohol Violations
2020 16* 3
2021 41 9
2022 48 10
2023 48 3
2024 46 3
*Number of businesses checked in 2020 lower due to the Covid -19 restaurant closures in 2020
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KENDALL COUNTY
MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE
The Kendall County Major Crimes Task Force is an elite group of investigators and forensic technicians who serve
the residents of Yorkville, and Kendall County as a whole, in the investigation of complex, violent crimes. The
task force is designed to assists any agency in Kendall County with the investigation of an incident for which they
may not have the manpower, resources, or technical expertise to handle themselves.
The task force is divided into two operational branches: investigative and forensic. The investigative branch pro-
vides assistance with conducting interviews, preparing and executing search warrants, and intelligence gather-
ing. The forensic branch provides assistance with the identification, documentation, collection and preservation
of evidence.
The task force is comprised of officers from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, Minooka Police Department,
Montgomery Police Department, Oswego Police Department, Plano Police Department, Plainfield Police Depart-
ment and Yorkville Police Department. Each officer’s membership on the task force is voluntary, and appoint-
ment to the task force requires the officer to possess certain training, experience and skills. The Yorkville Police
Department currently has six officers assigned to the Kendall County Major Crimes Task Force.
On 27 September 2024, the task force ’s Forensic Team assisted the Plano Police Department with the investiga-
tion of a homicide that occurred on Pratt Court in Plano.
Task Force Members attended the three-day Illinois Homicide Investigators Association Conference in Itasca in
October. Here, they were afforded the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops relevant to death investi-
gations. Additionally, the task force’s forensic team hosted training in January, July and October.
In 2024, Commander Pat McMahon served as commander of the taskforce. He led the charge in recruiting ten
new members: eight investigators and two forensic technicians. Commander McMahon was also able to revise
the operational procedures and paperwork of the taskforce, ensuring a solid foundation for future growth.
Additional Yorkville officers on the task force include Detective Sergeant M. Nelson, Sergeant C. Hayes, Detective
M. Ketchmark, SRO R. Goldsmith and Officer R. Fisher.
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Records
The Records Division is overseen by Records Supervisor
Kirsten Balog, It is made up of two Full-time employees
Crystal Bieritz and Kendall Harris and two Part-time
employees Maggie Garcia and Tracy Darnell. The duties of
The Records Division is to maintain all Police Reports,
Citations, Public Records Requests through the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), City Ordinance Files, Vehicle
Impounds, Background Checks, Expungements, Subpoenas,
entry of photographic and video evidence, complete
requests for copies of evidence and reports for the State’s
Attorney’s office, and assist the public by directing their
concerns to the proper police personnel.
Crash Type Crash Totals
Fatality 3
Personal Injury 79
Private Property 124
Property Damage 406
TOTAL 612
Type Of Data
Completed
Data Entry
Totals
FOIA Requests 378
Administrative Tows 50
Lockouts 269
Mandatory Citations 62
Non-Mandatory Citations 120
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Media Requests
Entered into
Evidence (Photos,
Squad Videos,
Interviews & 911
calls):
836
Reports Reviewed
Prior to merging into
New World RMS:
2,233
Records
2024 brought on a new challenge in Records as our two previous clerks, Natalie Cyko and Nicole
Collum ventured onto a new endeavor. We started Summer of 2024 by hiring and training two new
clerks, Crystal Bieritz and Kendall Harris almost simultaneously. Crystal and Kendall have been
rockstars and both being quick learners made this a seamless transition. Along with the day to day
training of Crystal and Kendall, the Records Division as a whole had the opportunity to partake in
multiple FOIA trainings (some specific to the Body Worn Camera Act), NIBRS training (incident based
reporting), Defensive driving Tactics training, and Maintaining Police Records Training.
Arrests Reviewed
Prior to merging into
New World RMS:
414
Items of evidence copied for the
State’s Attorney’s Office
YEAR TOTAL
2020 1,068
2021 1,345
2022 950
2023 1,066
2024 779
Supplemental Reports
Reviewed
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As the School Resource Officer (SRO), Officer Ryan Goldsmith is responsible to
each of the schools in Yorkville School District 115. This responsibility is not
just as a law enforcement officer but also as a mentor, mediator, and teacher.
On three occasions in 2024 SRO Goldsmith taught driver’s education classes
at the Yorkville High School. SRO Goldsmith’s instruction includes a
PowerPoint presentation includes statistics and up-to-date information from
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with special focus
on young motorists. In addition to providing information and firsthand
knowledge about traffic safety, SRO Goldsmith also explains to students how
to conduct themselves in the event they are involved in a crash or stopped
for a traffic violation. While either scenario can be overwhelming or even
frightening, Officer Goldsmith provides valuable information to help students
navigate such an eventuality. He also does interactive activities with the
students such as divided attention tasks and addressing tunnel vision.
Additionally, he allows students to wear the police department’s “Fatal
Vision” goggles. These are goggles with special lenses that distort the
wearer’s vision, depth perception and balance. The goggles allow students a
safe, controlled manner to experience the dangers of drinking and driving.
SRO Goldsmith attended the National School Resource Officer Conference
held in Phoenix, Arizona in July of 2024. This conference provides Student
Resource Officers nationwide with valuable training, resources to assist them
with their duties at their assigned positions, and current trends regarding
School Resource Officers.
In 2024, SRO Goldsmith continued his participation with LEAD Youth. LEAD Youth, which stands for Law Enforcement Engaging in
Activities Developing Youth, is an “initiative of local police departments with the Fox Valley Family YMCA designed to cultivate
positive relationships and interactions between police officers and the children in the communities they serve.” SRO Goldsmith
participates in activity days, which consist of education, career planning, and forensics. On June 25th, SRO Goldsmith organized
and hosted classes at the Yorkville Police Department. Each class provided area children with opportunities to learn about la w
enforcement activities, such as crime scene sketching and management, evidence processing, and polygraphs. Each class ended
with having lunch with officers and a fun afternoon of bowling!
In addition to his duties as an SRO, SRO Goldsmith regularly attends meeting with the Kendall County Juvenile Justice Center.
These meetings are attended by different facets of the juvenile justice system in Kendall County and is designed to approve
relationships with the youth of Kendall County.
School Resource Officer Program
SRO Arrests made in 2024 TOTAL
Battery 31
Agg. Battery 1
Drugs 19
Tobacco 1
Possession/Consumption of Alcohol 2
Unauthorized possession or storage of weapons 0
Disorderly Conduct 2
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Community Service Officer Program
Community Service Officers (CSO’s) are part-time, civilian employees that assist the community in non-
criminal matters. CSO’s typically handle calls such as: vehicle lockouts, parking complaints, private property
traffic crashes, animal complaints and traffic control. CSO’s are also present at all city events. Much like the
Internship Program, the CSO Program provides the individual CSO with real world experience in the field of
law enforcement where they adhere to the same values and have the same expectations as full time sworn
officers. In 2024, three new CSO’s joined the department:
CSO Tyler Madsen
CSO Naily Vargas
CSO Natalia Perez
On 1 September 2024, CSO Andrew Camis was sworn in as a full time Yorkville police officer. Officer Camis
becomes our third CSO to be hired as a Yorkville police officer since the program began in 2019. (Insert
Picture?)
2024 Highlights
• Total Calls: 1,040
• Private Property Crashes: 32
• Solicitor Complaints: 10
• Lost/Found Property: 28
• Lockouts: 72
• General Motorist Assists: 92
• Fingerprinting: 59
• Animal Complaints: 72
• Parking Complaints (including self initiated): 372
CSO Tyler Madsen and CSO Natalia Perez
at ‘Shop with a cop’
CSO Naily Vargas and CSO Natalia Perez
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2024 completed our transition to the entire patrol fleet being all -wheel drive Ford Explorers for daily operations. Three new
Explorers replaced the remaining sedans left in patrol rotation. Our current fleet remains at 23 vehicles and we were additio nally
able to utilize grant funding to purchase an enclosed trailer for various departmental uses. This trailer allows our staff to quickly
transport and deploy equipment for community events and training. Looking forward to 2025 we anticipate two additional Ford
Explorers to help begin transitioning our support services fleet from sedans to more capable vehicles.
Vehicle Usage
Monthly
Miles Gallons of Gasoline Monthly Fuel Costs Maintenance Cost Per Mile
January 24,024 2,341.62 $6,845.93 $ 3,550.53 $ 0.43
February 21,846 1,978.37 $ 6,248.35 $ 4,079.71 $ 0.47
March 25,440 2,031.50 $ 7,067.98 $ 2,591.56 $ 0.38
April 34,181 2,217.17 $ 8,387.08 $ 6,537.10 $ 0.44
May 23,895 1,891.33 $ 7,137.48 $ 938.27 $ 0.12
June 21,656 1,801.84 $ 6,520.97 $ 2,583.38 $ 0.42
July 22,600 2,019.16 $ 7,691.93 $ 6,610.39 $ 0.63
August 29,163 1,887.00 $ 6,685.64 $ 2,886.65 $ 0.33
September 22,454 2,250.08 $ 7,540.39 $ 5,251.55 $ 0.57
October 24,100 2,077.96 $ 6,770.38 $ 3,039.30 $ 0.41
November 22,508 1,950.12 $ 6,048.51 $ 2,591.45 $ 0.38
December 21,076 2,080.17 $ 6,360.31 $ 862.87 $ 0.34
Total 292,943 24,526.32 $ 83,304.95 $ 41,522.76 $ 0.43
Fleet Breakdown Patrol Patrol Supervisor Investigations CSO Command Training
Division 10 2 4 2 4 1
Vehicle Data
Year to Year Comparison
Year Miles Gallons of
Gasoline
Fuel Costs Maintenance Cost Per
Mile
2024 Total 292,943 24,526.32 $83,304.95 $41,522.76 $0.43
2023 Total 237,891 21,907.07 $ 78,434.73 $ 29,052.89 $ 0.46
2022 Total 243,953 22,984.72 $ 89,314.87 $ 37,797.32 $ 0.52
2021 Total 242,251 23,152.29 $ 63,562.77 $ 30,048.61 $ 0.39
2020 Total 269,879 26,834.27 $ 50,957.15 $ 33,275.57 $ 0.31
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FIELD OPERATIONS
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FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Field Operations Division is the largest component of the Yorkville Police Department.
The division consists of Four (4) patrol shifts that work 12-hour shifts from 5:30AM to
5:30PM and 5:30PM to 5:30AM. Each patrol shift is supervised by a sergeant, or an officer-
in-charge in the absence of a sergeant. Yorkville Patrol Officers respond to emergency and
non-emergency calls for service 24-hours a day. Patrol officers are responsible for
conducting preliminary investigations, peace keeping, enforcement of city ordinances, and
enforcement of traffic and criminal laws. Patrol officers also perform secondary duties as
Field Training Officers, in-house training instructors, evidence technicians, ILEAS Mobile Field
Force, Kendall County Special Response Team, and senior service liaisons. Yorkville Patrol
Officers carry out these functions with an emphasis on community problem solving and
community partnerships.
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Calls for Service 13,626 12,449 13,450 13,538 12,901 16,853
Patrol Arrests 391 335 424 343 390 302
DUI Arrests 19 39 34 38 39 41
Traffic Crashes
(includes Private Property)
657 489 565 595 551 612
Traffic Citations Issued 601 795 818 777 913 782
Traffic Warnings Issued 3,886 5,310 5,230 4,399 4,407 7,690
Local Ordinance Citations
Issued
295 131 206 141 158 132
Traffic Crash Data
Total
2019
Total
2020
Total
2021
Total
2022
Total
2023
Total
2024
Accident / Property Damage 615 433 315 384 367 406
Accident / Personal Injury 42 54 115 125 67 79
Accident / Fatal 0 2 2 0 4 3
Total 657 489 432 509 438 488
~ “There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.” - Zig Ziglar ~
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Crime Rate Explanation
In 2023, the Yorkville Police Department converted to a new system of tracking and reporting crime and incident data to the S tate
of Illinois. The Yorkville Police Department moved from Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) to the National Incident -Based Reporting
System (NIBRS) as mandated by the federal government.
What is NIBRS?
NIBRS is an incident-based reporting system used to collect and report data on crimes. Data is collected on every incident and
arrest in the offense category known as “Group A”. Group A consists of 52 offenses grouped into 24 crime categories. NIBRS
collects detailed data on all offenses that occur within an incident. Data that is collected include victim and offender dem ographics
and relationships; date, time, location and circumstances of the incident; weapons used; nature of victim injuries; stolen or
damaged property; and whether or not an arrest occurred during each incident. This reporting allows for more detailed, high -
quality data to provide a more complete and accurate view of crime.
How is NIBRS different from UCR?
UCR used a hierarchy rule in which only the most serious offense that occurred within an incident counted towards the crime r ate.
NIBRS, however, counts up to 10 offenses per incident. For example, if a robbery and a motor vehicle theft occurred during a n
incident, UCR would only collect data on the robbery, whereas NIBRS would collect data on both offenses. NIBRS also counts t he
number of victims, rather than the number of incidents in many crime categories. NIBRS provides further detail as it counts
attempted crimes in addition to completed crimes. Lastly, UCR consisted of two crime categories; Crimes Against Persons (e.g .
murder, sex offenses, assault) and Crimes Against Property (e.g theft, arson, burglary). NIBRS added a third category for Cr imes
Against Society which includes offenses such as drugs and animal cruelty.
How does this affect the crime rate?
As explained above, NIBRS collects more data than UCR collected. Therefore, the Crime Index number will be larger number tha n
before, however the formula (see formula below) will remain the same:
Crime Index * 100,000 = Crime Rate
Jurisdiction Population
What does this mean? The crime rate using NIBRS data cannot accurately be compared to past reported crime rates that utilize d
UCR data. Although the Yorkville Police Department did not officially convert to NIBRS for reporting purposes until 2023, we did
collect data in both UCR and NIBRS forms for the year 2022. Therefore, we are able to show both the 2022 and 2023 crime rate s
for comparison purposes. The chart below illustrates the crime rate for the United City of Yorkville. The Crime rate is not only a
valuable tool for comparison with other populations but allows for analysis to identify unusual fluctuations in crime trends.
Description 2022 2023 2024
Crime Index 417 521 439
Population 23,397 24,536 25,103
Crime Rate 1,782 2,123 1,749
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Crime by the Numbers
Offense Summary (NIBRS)
Group A Offense Classification 2022 2023 2024
Crimes Against Persons
Assault Offenses 138 201 178
Homicide Offenses 0 0 0
Human Trafficking Offenses 0 0 0
Kidnapping/Abduction 0 1 0
Sex Offenses 19 15 23
Total 157 217 201
Crimes Against Property
Arson 2 0 0
Bribery 0 0 1
Burglary/Breaking and Entering 5 15 20
Counterfeiting/Forgery 7 6 19
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 53 48 48
Embezzlement 0 0 0
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 1
Fraud Offenses 68 69 54
Larceny/Theft Offenses 97 121 79
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 10 1
Robbery 4 2 0
Stolen Property Offenses 0 0 1
Total 240 271 224
Crimes Against Society
Animal Cruelty 0 0 0
Drug/Narcotic Offenses 9 15 5
Gambling Offenses 0 0 0
Pornography/Obscene Material 8 7 7
Prostitution Offenses 0 0 0
Weapons Law Violations 3 9 2
Total 20 31 14
Total Crimes 417 519 439
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Field Training Program
The Field Training Program is responsible for the training of new officers. Every officer, regardless of prior
law enforcement experience, is required to successfully complete the Field Training Program before
advancing to solo patrol. Officers with law enforcement experience, who have successfully completed the
police academy, undergo a minimum of six weeks of field training. Officers without prior law enforcement
experience undergo sixteen weeks of field training following their successful completion of the police
academy. The Field Training Program is designed to build upon the training the officer received in the po-
lice academy. The program is structured to provide each officer training in every facet of the job and the
opportunity to implement his/her training on calls for service and traffic stops. Although the training pro-
gram seems long, each recruit is provided an immense amount of information on topics including, but not
limited to:
• Constitutional Law,
• Department Policies/Procedures,
• Crisis Intervention,
• Traffic Enforcement, Domestic Violence,
• Financial Crimes,
• Firearms Proficiency,
• State Laws,
• Local Ordinances
• Calls for service.
The Field Training Program is currently supervised by Sergeant Chris Hayes. We are currently in the process
closing out several officer from the COPFTO program. After Officers are released from the Field Training
Program, they have a continued Field Training Officer they are assigned to who will set down with them
once every month to make sure they are continuing to have assistance and a support system in place if
they have other questions that come up during a regular tour of duty. The assigned Field Training Officer
will complete what is called a “Scaffold Check Ride” once a month until the probationary officer has com-
pleted their probation. The probationary Officer is required to complete a Patrol Activity Log while in pro-
bation. Once the probationary period is over, they can stop completing these Patrol Activity Logs and are
released. This year we were privileged to welcome Officer Bonner and Officer Wade as Police Officer ’s
with the Yorkville Police Department. They will be completing our 20-week Field Training Program which
has a total of 5 steps. The first two weeks are administrative weeks so the recruit can complete several cer-
tifications before they can start on the street. Some of these include pistol and rifle qualification, taser cer-
tification, less lethal shotgun and a few others. After the complete the administrative weeks, they will
move to Step 1 through Step 5 when they will be on their own and assigned a Field Training Officer that
can mentor and help guide them through there probationary period.
“Confidence comes from discipline and training.” — Robert Kiyosaki
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Field Training Program
Officer Cameron Bonner
Cameron Bonner was sworn in on April 30, 2024 then started police academy on
May 5th, 2024 and graduated police academy on August 26th 2024. Officer Bonner
graduated from Minooka Community High School in 2016. Officer Bonner attend-
ed Joliet Junior College and obtained his Associates in Law Enforcement and then
moved on to Illinois State University. At ISU Officer Bonner earned his bachelor’s
degree in Criminal Justice Sciences. Officer Bonner started his 20-week field train-
ing program on August 26th and is scheduled to complete his training on January
9th of 2025. Officer Bonner will be assigned FTO officer when he gets assigned to
his permeant shift. This FTO will help guide Officer Bonner as questions arise
throughout his time on patrol.
Officer Andrew Camis
Andrew Camis helped close out our 2024 Field Training Program on a high note by
entering the 16 week program in late December. As a former Community Service
Officer with our agency we expect Officer Camis to fly through field training and look
forward to his successful completion in early 2025.
Officer Wrobel and Officer Reyes
Officer Wrobel and Officer Reyes finished their pro-
bationary period in 2024. Both Officers will contin-
ue to work hard and attend monthly training and
other classes to further their careers. They have
come a long way and we are proud to have them as
members of the Yorkville Police Department.
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Directed Patrol
During the Year 2024, a total of 11 Directed Patrols were completed by members of the Yorkville Police
Department. Directed Patrols are a result of complaints received and substantiated based off the following
criteria: monitoring traffic, traffic count studies or speed studies.
Traffic Concerns and Enforcement Information
Location Number of
Details
Total Time
(Hours)
Total Violations Total Arrests
Bristol Ridge Road 72 60.9 79 2
Center Parkway 85 82.75 135 3
Downtown* 26 44.33 87 1
E. Van Emmon St 75 64.65 114 3
McHugh Road 59 39.32 85 3
Route 126 53 43.67 41 1
Route 34 620 1,230.64 2,082 67
Route 47* 49 73.82 125 5
Route 47 (Including
Downtown)*
535 1,007.61 1,335 41
Route 71 403 591.31 815 22
W Fox Street 172 250.09 601 7
Total 2,149 4,489.09 5,499 155
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Traffic Concerns and Enforcement Information
PORTABLE SPEED SIGN / SPEED TRAILER DEPLOYMENT
Dates of Deployment Location Type of Concern Additional
January 2024 Western L. Speed N/A
January / February 2024 Center / Colton Stop Sign N/A
February Windett Ridge Speed Follow Up
February / March Bristol Ridge Speed Follow Up
April Park Speed/Stop Sign N/A
May Kennedy Speed N/A
June Caledonia Speed N/A
June Pensacola Speed N/A
July Galena Speed N/A
August / September Walsh Dr Speed / Stop Sign N/A
September Matlock Speed N/A
September / October Center Pkwy Speed / Stop Sign Follow Up
September / October Bristol Ridge Speed Follow Up
October Downtown Speed N/A
November Heartland Speed N/A
November / December W Fox Speed Follow Up
December Downtown Speed Follow Up
The below chart outlines the locations of the portable speed signs and trailer deployments. These locations
come from citizen complaints regarding speeding on roadways.
In the Year of 2024, the Yorkville Police Department had received traffic concerns for various locations in
town. These concerns were established through both citizen concerns and areas of concern for the depart-
ment. All citizen concerns were tracked for potential issues. In some cases to verify that the concerns needed
to be further addressed, (5) five years of crash data was researched. In addition, these locations were further
researched by utilizing the department’s speed signs. These speed signs were able to collect traffic data relat-
ed to traffic counts, speed data, and various times of day of violations. In addition, the department also relied
upon its partnership with EEI.
Year Number of
Concerns
Speed Stop
Sign
Parking Disobey Traffic
Control Device
Abandoned
Auto
Cell Phone Other
2020 16 12 2 0 0 0 0 2
**2021 36 20 4 0 2 0 0 10
**2022 50 33 3 5 0 2 1 6
2023 64 38 8 4 0 0 0 14
2024 37 14 7 5 1 1 0 7
Traffic Concerns
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle
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Traffic Concerns and Enforcement Information
PORTABLE SPEED SIGN RESULTS
The following are the results of our speed studies conducted throughout the United City of Yorkville.
Speed Sign
Location
Dates Speed
Limit
Average
Speed
85th
%
Max
Speed
s
11-
15
mph
16+
mph
Total
Vehicles
Focused Times Daily
Avg.
Western /High
Ridge Lane
01-05-24 to
01-16-24
30 15.34 18.6 36-40
x1
0 0 1,106 N/A 92
Center/Colton
East Bound
01-05-24 to
01-16-24
30 15.77 19.73 36-40
x5
0 0 3,355 N/A 279
Center/ Colton
West Bound
01-05-24 to
01-16-24
30 13.93 15.87 26-30
x1
0 0 527 N/A 43
Colton/Center
North Bound
01-18-24 to
02-02-24
30 14.89 17.42 31-36
x3
0 0 1,227 N/A 68
Colton/Center
South Bound
01-18-24 to
02-02-24
30 16.45 19.78 36-40
x2
0 0 1,658 N/A 92
Windett Ridge/
Coach EB
02-06-24 to
02-22-24
30 26.03 30.79 46-50
x2
17 2 8,364 N/A 491
Windett Ridge/
Coach WB
02-06-24 to
02-22-24
30 20.43 28.3 64-65
x1
24 10 14,843 N/A 851
Bristol Ridge/
Linden NB
02-26-24 to
03-10-24
40 40.97 46.01 76-80
x1
745 151 28,725 PM 1200-1800 2,051
Bristol Ridge /
Linden SB
02-26-24 to
3-10-24
40 39.37 45.34 86-90
x1
914 197 38,627 AM 0700-1100
PM 1200-1800
2,759
Park St/ Bristol
WB
04-11-24 to
04-25-24
30 18.31 24.3 46-50
x2
8 2 6,504 N/A 433
Park/ Freemont
EB
04-11-24 to
04-25-24
30 18.29 23.74 46-50
x1
2 1 7,824 N/A 521
Kennedy/Prairie
Meadow WB
05-05-24 to
05-22-24
45 39.96 45.91 81-85
x3
122 40 46.049 N/A 2,558
KennedyAu-
tumn Creek EB
05-05-24 to
05-21-24
45 41.16 47.01 86-90
x2
318 93 67,369 N/A 3,962
Caledonia/Ryan
NB
06-02-24 to
06-15-24
30 17.89 23.98 41-45
x10
10 0 8,668 N/A 619
Caledonia/
Boombah SB
6-17-24 to
6-30-24
30 14.7 16.97 31-35
x1
0 0 1,375 N/A 98
Pensacola/
Biscayne WB
06-02-24 to
06-15-24
30 15.42 17.31 26-30
x20
0 0 320 N/A 22
Pensacola/
Pleasant EB
06-17-24 to
06-30-24
30 17.06 21.38 31-35
x5
0 0 3,997 N/A 285
Galena/
Rosenwinkel EB
07-05-24 to
07-20-24
55 51.68 57.76 96-
100
x5
760 253 81,562 AM 0700-1100
PM 1200-1800
5,097
Galena/
Rosenwinkel
WB
07-05-24 to
07-20-24
55 51.7 58.97 96-
100
x1
954 294 66,506 AM 0800-1100
PM 1200-2000
4,156
Walsh Dr/
Sunflower NB
08-19-24 to
09-01-24
30 24.1 27.72 41-45
x1
1 0 5,581 N/A 398
Walsh Dr/
Walsh Ct SB
08-19-24 to
09-01-24
30 23.72 29.41 41-45
x5
5 0 11,986 N/A 856
Matlock/Anna
Maria NB
09-03-24 to
9-11-24
30 22.17 26.63 36-40
x3
0 0 2,044 N/A 227
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Traffic Concerns and Enforcement Information
PORTABLE SPEED SIGN RESULTS (cont.)
The following are the results of our speed studies conducted throughout the United City of Yorkville.
Note: *SB Route 47 north of Hydraulic speed reduces from 35 mph to 30mph: Vehicles 41 -45mph Oct/Nov 4,949 & Dec 5,427
** EB Fox e/o White Oak reduces speed from 35 to 30mph: Vehicles 41 -45mph 31,24
“85th Percentile Speed (mph) – The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the drivers travel
on a road segment. Motorists traveling above the 85th percentile speed are considered to be exceeding the safe and rea-
sonable speed for road and traffic conditions.” (Illinois Department of Transportation)
Speed Sign
Location
Dates Speed
Limit
Average
Speed
85th
%
Max
Speed
s
11-
15
mph
16+
mph
Daily
Avg.
Total
Vehicles
Focused Times
Matlock/Anna
Maria NB
(Cont.)
09-16-24 to
09-20-24
30 22.57 26.95 36-40
x8
0 0 198 990 N/A
Matlock/Anna
Maria SB
09-05-24 to
09-20-24
30 17.85 21.96 36-40
x1
0 0 263 4,735 N/A
Center Pkwy/
W Kendall NB
09-25-24 to
10-06-24
30 24.83 33.75 56-60
x2
412 60 2,428 33,994 AM 0700
PM 1200-1700
Center Pkwy/
W Kendall SB
10-07-24 to
10-20-24
30 30.8 35.98 56-60
x1
284 39 1,167 16,345 AM 0700-0900
PM 1200-1700
Bristol Ridge/
Linden NB
09-23-24 to
10-06-24
40 38.83 45.04 76-80
x1
642 179 2,224 31,145 AM 0700-1100
PM 1200-1800
Bristol Ridge/
Linden SB
10-07-24 to
10-20-24
40 36.61 44.9 96-
100
x1
812 177 2,828 39,595 AM 0500-1100
PM 1200-1700
Route 47/
Hydraulic NB
10-21-24 to
11-03-24
30 29.19 37.67 76-80
x1
8,257 1,79
4
9,771 136,804 AM 0400-1100
PM 1200-2200
Route 47/
Hydraulic SB
10-21-24 to
11-03-24
35 29.28 36.27 66-70
x1
762* 139 9,332 130,660 AM 0500-0900
Heartland/
Mistwood WB
11-04-24 to
11-20-24
30 21.95 28.18 46-50
x3
21 3 657 11,172 N/A
Heartland/
Homestead EB
11-04-24 to
11-20-24
30 19.65 25.56 41-45
x6
6 0 843 11,809 N/A
Fox/Morgan WB 11-21-24 to
12-13-24
30 31.34 37.48 66-70
x1
2,122 270 2,413 48,276 AM 0800-1100
PM 1200-1900
Fox/Morgan EB 11-21-24 to
12-13-24
35 33.9 39.46 66-70
x4
978*
*
337 1,550 35,651 AM 0500-1100
PM 1200-1900
Route 47/
Hydraulic NB
12-13-24 to
12-31-24
30 29.4 37.7 96-
100
x1
9,887 1,77
3
8,553 162,507 AM 0400-1100
PM 1200-2200
Route 47/
Hydraulic SB
12-13-24 to
12-31-24
35 29.46 36.05 66-70
x4
799* 164 8,142 154,703 AM 0400-1100
PM 1200-2200
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ADDITIONAL MONITORED LOCATIONS
During the Year 2024 a total of 11 Monitored Areas, which were areas that have not been confirmed at the time to
be Directed Patrol Locations which were completed by Community Service Officers (CSO), as well as Yorkville Po-
lice Officers, for tentative Directed Patrol Locations. Additionally, when there are no new locations, CSOs assist by
monitoring established Directed Patrol Locations.
Location Year Total Time
(Hours)
Number
of Details
Concern Citations Warnings Courtesy
Notice
Caledonia/Ryan 2024 1.5 3 Stop Sign 0 0 0
*Center Pkwy 2024 6.75 9 Speed/Stop
Sign
See Below See Below 5
Colton/Center 2024 1 2 Stop Sign 0 0 0
E Galena 2024 11.73 24 Speed 2 6 0
Grande/Freedom 2024 5.25 8 Stop Sign 0 2 4
Kennedy 2024 3 3 Speed 0 5 0
Park 2024 3 4 Speed/Stop
Sign
0 0 1
Pensacola/Biscayne 2024 0.5 1 Speed 0 0 0
Rosenwinkel/Bristol
Bay
2024 2.92 6 Stop Sign 0 0 3
Shadow Wood/
Pinewood
2024 4 7 Stop Sign 0 0 2
Walsh/Greenbriar 2024 2.25 1 Stop Sign 0 0 0
Total 2024 41.9 68 N/A 2 13 15
Traffic Concerns and Enforcement Information
* Center Pkwy is a Directed Patrol Location
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Traffic Concerns and Enforcement Information
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2024 ANNUAL
Response to Resistance
In 2024, the Yorkville Police Department was involved in or responded to 16,853 incidents and made 390
custodial arrests. The Yorkville Police Department investigated two (2) Response to Resistance cases, in
which 2 arrests were made. All Response to Resistance incidents were deemed to be in compliance with
Yorkville Police Department Policy and Illinois State Statute. For the purposes of reporting, the Yorkville
Police Department considers the pointing of any lethal or less lethal weapon system at another person as a
Response to Resistance, even though physical force may not have been used. Each Response to Resistance
goes through a thorough review process to include the Shift Sergeant, Defensive Tactics/Firearms Instructor,
Field Operations Deputy Chief and the Chief of Police. The purpose of this review is to make sure that the
Officers involved in the Response to Resistance are following department policy.
Year Response to
Resistance
Incidents
Response to
Resistance
Arrests
Total
Incidents
Total
Custodial
Arrests
Percentage of Total
Incidents without
Response to
Resistance
Percentage of
Total Incidents
WITH a Custodial
Arrest
2020 8 3 12,449 401 99.94% 3.22%
2021 9 7 13,450 502 99.93% 3.73%
2022 5 5 13,538 421 99.96% 3.11%
2023 9 7 12,901 500 98.20% 3.89%
2024 2 2 16,853 390 99.5% 2.31%
Year Incident Type # of Incidents
2024 Disorderly Conduct 1
Domestic Violence 1
TOTAL CASES 2
Response to Resistance – DAY OF WEEK
Year Day of Week # of Incidents
2024 Sunday 1
Monday 0
Tuesday 0
Wednesday 0
Thursday 1
Friday 0
Saturday 0
Total Cases 2
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Response to Resistance: By Race
Year White African American Hispanic Asian / Pacific
Islander
Native
American
TOTAL
CASES
2020 7 1 0 0 0 8
2021 7 1 1 0 0 9
2022 3 1 1 0 0 5
2023 6 1 2 0 0 9
2024 0 2 0 0 0 2
Totals 23 6 4 0 0 33
Response to Resistance: Substance Abuse & Emotional Disturbance
Year No Substance
Abuse or
Emotionally
Disturbed
Alcohol
Influence
Only
Drug
Influence
Only
Emotionally
Disturbed Only
Combination
Alcohol & Drug
Only
Combination of
Substance and
Emotionally
Disturbed
TOTAL
CASES
2020 1 0 1 5 1 0 8
2021 4 3 0 0 0 2 9
2022 2 2 0 1 0 0 5
2023 1 0 0 2 6 0 9
2024 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
TOTALS 9 6 1 8 7 2 33
Response to Resistance: Additional
Year Suspect
Injuries
Officer
Injuries
Deadly
Force
Assist to
Other
Agency
Received
Medical
Treatment
Received Mental
Health
Evaluation
2020 3 3 0 1 3 4
2021 5 2 1 2 2 2
2022 2 1 0 1 1 1
2023 3 3 0 0 3 3
2024 1 1 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 14 10 1 4 9 10
Response to Resistance: Weapon Fired / Pointing of Weapon Only
Year Handgun Rifle LL Shotgun Taser Bola-Wrap
2020 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/3 0/0
2021 1/2 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/0
2022 0/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
2023 0/0 0/0 0/0 2/2 0/0
2024 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 N/A
2024 ANNUAL
Response to Resistance (cont.)
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2024 ANNUAL
Response to Resistance
Response to Resistance: By Age
Year 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ TOTAL CASES
2020 2 3 2 1 0 0 8
2021 0 3 3 0 2 1 9
2022 1 0 3 1 0 0 5
2023 1 2 4 2 0 0 9
2024 1 0 1 0 0 0 2
Totals 5 8 13 4 2 1 33
Response to Resistance: By Gender
Year Male Female TOTAL CASES
2020 3 5 8
2021 9 0 9
2022 4 1 5
2023 9 0 9
2024 2 0 2
Totals 27 6 33
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Bias Based Policing
In addition to monthly reviews, the Department analyzes the compiled data annually for anomalies and/or the
possibility of bias in traffic stops. Officer averages are compared to departmental averages and the population for each
category. In 2024, the Yorkville Police Department conducted 6,963 total traffic stops. Of these traffic stops we found
that 35% of drivers stopped were from Yorkville. We compare our data to both our City demographics and the
demographics that are reported by the Yorkville Community Unit School District 115. Given that just over one-third of
traffic stops and crashes involve Yorkville residents, we believe that our motoring public is more closely tied to the
school district demographics since the students that go to the schools in our City and their families often drive in and
through the City, attending school functions. Departmental totals indicate traffic stops are in line with the school
district population.
The statistical test known as “Epsilon” or percent-difference test is our basis for the 15% difference. According to Dr.
Michael Hazlett of Western Illinois University:
The 20 percent above the expected percent of normal non-white stops was based upon a statistical test known as “Epsilon” or percent-
difference test. This test is described in some detail in an online tutorial of SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) where 10
percent is notable, and 20 percent is considered significant. The source is: Nan Chico, Linda Fiddler, Laura Hecht, Edward E . Nelson,
Elizabeth Ness Nelson, and James Ross; 2002, SPSS Text, On-line version of SPSS for Windows 11.0: A Basic Tutorial http://www.ssric.org/
book/print/24.”
# Stops Name Caucasian African
American
Native
American
Hispanic Asian/Pacific
Islander
N/A 22/23 School Dist. In
Yorkville
66% 8% 1% 16% 2%
N/A City of Yorkville Population 75% 6% 0% 13% 4%
3721 2021 PD Total 62% 13% 0% 22% 2%
4206 2022 PD Total 66% 12% 0% 19% 2%
3521 2023 PD Total 66% 14% 0% 18% 2%
6963 2024 PD Total 65% 12% 1% 21% 2%
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Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.)
Crisis Intervention training equips Yorkville Officers with skills and tactics to have a greater chance to defuse tense mental
health situations safely and peacefully. Crisis assistance has continued to be championed by our officers in 2024. A great
testimony of the program is that since the implementation of crisis intervention techniques, only three (3) out of three
hundred and seventy-seven (377) mental health calls for service resulted in a response to resistance from our officers.
We pride ourselves in promoting compassion and dignity for all our citizens, especially those who struggle with mental
health concerns. We look forward to continuing to grow our Crisis Intervention Program into the future.
We were able to add three (3) additional officers to the Crisis Intervention team through certified forty (40) hour crisis inter-
vention training. This brings the department total to 24 certified crisis intervention officers out of the 34 sworn officers on
staff. Currently we are proud to say each patrol shift along with each division within the department has multiple C.I.T. offic-
ers serving on a daily basis.
2024 was the second year Yorkville Police were able to partner with an on -site social worker in the department on a part time
basis. We were excited to continue the service of providing our citizens with resources beyond traditional police services th at are
tailored to individual circumstances. These cases encompassed our CIT calls for service as well as those impacted by death, d o-
mestic violence, and sexual assault.
In July of this year we welcomed Jenny Ugalde from the Kendall County Health Department. Jenny is a licensed clinical social
worker with years of experience in municipal social work. This year Jenny performed a shared services position, assisting Yor kville
Police Department alongside Plano Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, and Oswego Police Department.
Total
2021
Total
2022
Total
2023
Total
2024
Mental Health/Crisis Intervention
Calls
134 101 85 57
Response to Resistance reference
CIT Call
0 1 2 0
In-House Social Services Totals
Cases 27
Clients 38
Case Follow-Ups 54
Direct Hours 41
Types of Cases
Death Domestic Violence
Domestic Disputes Veterans Assitance
Supplement (Follow Up) Disability Assistance
General (Assistance) Homelessness
Mental Health Substance Abuse
Elder Assistance Crime Victim Assistance
In-House Victim Services
“The key to success is to start before you are ready.” — Marie Forleo
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Training
In 2024, the Yorkville Police Department focused on
advancing the skills and readiness of its personnel
through a wide range of training opportunities. These
efforts ensured all sworn personnel met or exceeded
state-mandated requirements while staying prepared for
evolving challenges in law enforcement. Training
programs were offered in various formats, including roll
call training, in-house workshops, online training
modules, and regional seminars. Specialized facilities,
such as our indoor and outdoor gun ranges, enhanced the
quality of our tactical and firearms training programs.
This year, we acquired grant-funded Taser 10s and completed instructor training for their use. Additionally, the
department implemented training on newly acquired PepperBall weapons to provide officers with another non-
lethal force option.
Our new grant-funded VirTra simulator has been integrated into training sessions, offering immersive, scenario-
based experiences that improve decision-making under stress. VirTra’s police training simulator will help prepare
officers for real-life incidents with immersive and intense scenarios that provide an in-depth look into human
performance. The demands on law enforcement to make critical decisions in tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving
situations require split second decisions. VirTra’s training system allows scenarios to unfold based on the
instructor, trainee, or team’s decisions. Officers practice crisis intervention, building empathy, and clear
communication through a variety of situations. Some of the simulator scenarios include (but is not limited to):
• Active Threat
• Autism Awareness
• De-Escalation
• Domestic Violence
• Duty to Intervene
• High Risk Entry / High Risk Vehicle Stops
• Hostage Situations
• Mental Illness / Suicidal Subject
• Suspicious Subjects
Real life events are rarely simple, but VirTra’s complex training system will allow each scenario to unfold based on
the decisions made by the trainee while inside the simulation. This ability allows a team’s resilience and accuracy to
be tested repeatedly with consistent training throughout. The instructors will have the ability to pause the scenario
mid-scene if necessary, to review the officer’s performance. These scenarios are designed to teach critical concepts
such as: officer presence, communication skills, verbal and non-verbal cues, de-escalation, less lethal, use of force
and more. We are very excited to bring this level of training to the Yorkville Police Department.
Comprehensive Training Initiatives
Specialized Equipment and Training Enhancements
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Training
These training efforts exemplify the Yorkville Police Department's dedication to operational ex-
cellence, public safety, and the professional development of its personnel.
Instructor Development
Two officers were certified as EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) instructors, and EVOC training was success-
fully conducted this year. Additionally, two of our instructors attended the state-of-the-art ICAT (Integrating Communica-
tions, Assessment, and Tactics) training facility in Decatur, Illinois, to further develop de-escalation and tactical commu-
nication skills.
Host Site Approval
The Yorkville Police Department was approved as a host site for NEMRT (North East Multi-Regional Training),
bringing high-quality local training opportunities to the region.
Mandated and Continuous Training
Monthly CourtSmart lessons were conducted, providing officers with updates on courtroom procedures and legal de-
velopments. Additionally, officers completed ILETSB online training to satisfy the mandates of the SAFE-T Act, ensuring
compliance with the latest legislative requirements.
In-house training sessions addressed a range of critical law enforcement topics, emphasizing both tactical preparedness
and officer well-being. Notable courses offered included:
• Officer Wellness / Injury Prevention / Healthy Lifestyle Nutrition
• De-Escalation
• Firearms Training and Annual Qualifications
• Rapid Response
• PepperBall
• Defensive Tactics
• High-Risk Traffic Stops
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course)
• VirTra Simulation Training
In-House Training Highlights
Training Hours
Our officers logged over six thousand training hours, underscoring the department’s commitment to professional
development. Monthly totals are as follows:
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Training
“Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.”
— Leonardo Da Vinci
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Unmanned Aerial Systems Program
Our Unmanned Aerial Systems Program completed it’s second year at the department. The program is
designed to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property when other means and
resources are not available or less effective. Our pilots are trained to utilize drone operations to locate
missing persons, locate fleeing suspects, obtain crime scene and traffic crash scene photography, as well
as a variety of other tasks.
Legislative changes in 2023 opened the doors to new operational drone use, the most relevant being
crowd safety monitoring for festivals and large public gatherings. We were able to utilize drone opera-
tions at several city sponsored events. The drone use during 4 th of July festivities was especially useful to
further ensure the safety of our guests as well as monitor for outside threats and assist with traffic flow
from an aerial vantage point.
We added two new pilots to the program, and have at least one certified pilot on each of our patrol
shifts. We had sixteen (16) drone deployments in 2024. Six (6) deployments were to assist neighboring
agencies with various calls for service. These neighboring agencies have their own drone programs,
however, the immediate availability from Yorkville continues to prove valuable and allowed us to assist
beyond the boarders of our city.
2024 Drone Deployment Incident
* Notes Assistance to Other Agency
Fleeing Suspect *
Missing Adult – Mental Health Crisis
Investigation – Crime Scene Evidence
Investigation – Traffic Crash Evidence
Fleeing Suspect – Domestic Battery
Investigation – Crime Scene Evidence
Missing Juvenile
Missing Juvenile
“Swatting” Call – False Call for Service *
Loose Cattle in Roadway *
Missing Juvenile
Missing Juvenile *
4th of July Festival Security
Fleeing Suspect *
Investigation – Traffic Crash Evidence
Missing Adult – Mental Health Crisis *
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COMMUNITY
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Who let
the Dogs
Out??
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Sweet Eli!
Yorkville Police Department ’s Therapy dog
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MEMORABLE COMMUNITY POLICING MOMENTS
The Yorkville Police Department participated in the Polar Plunge, and the Torch Run to ben-
efit Special Olympics Illinois in 2024.
We would like to thank the men and women, along with family and friends of the YPD who
helped participate in these events. A special thank you to Officer Roman Soebbing who
helped coordinate many of these events!
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MEMORABLE COMMUNITY POLICING MOMENTS
IN 2024
Biz Boo was amazing this Year!
The nice warm day brought out
the crowd. We love to see all the
fun costumes every year. We
couldn’t do it without the gener-
ous donation from Wrigley.
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MEMORABLE COMMUNITY POLICING MOMENTS
IN 2024
We love meeting everyone that is a
part of our wonderful community!
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2024 Pies with Police
Another successful year of Delivering Pies to
our local Senior homes. Always such a fun time
getting to talk with the residents.
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Complementary Letters
Chief James Jensen
Deputy Chief Ray Mikolasek
Deputy Chief Garrett Carlyle
Commander Pat McMahon
Sergeant Matt Nelson
Sergeant Robbie Hart
Sergeant Chris Hayes
Sergeant John Hunter
Sergeant Sam Stroup
Officer tim Kolowski
Officer Cali Caruso
Officer Kyle Davis
Officer Ryan Fisher
Officer Ryan Goldsmith
Officer Sara Gerlach
Officer Josh Opp
Detective Jeff Johnson
Detective Matt Ketchmark
Officer Chris Kuehlem
Officer Jacob Schwartz
Officer Peyton Heiser
Officer Roman Soebbing
Officer Luke Swanson
Officer Mariesa Shapiama
Officer Kevin Warren
Records Clerk Maggie Garcia
CSO Andrew Camis
CSO Tyler Madsen
Yorkville Police Department
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Investigator of the Year (Respect for Law Banquet)
Detective Matt Nelson
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Life Saving Awards
Sergeant Chris Hayes Detective Jeff Johnson Officer Ryan Goldsmith
Officer Peyton Heiser Officer Chris Kuehlem Officer Joshua Opp
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
AAIM Award
Officer Peyton Heiser Officer Mariesa Shapiama Officer Corey Shepherd
Northwestern Center for Public Safety Staff and Command
Deputy Chief
Garrett Carlyle
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Distinguished Service Award
Officer Kevin Warren Officer Alex Wrobel Officer Nicholas Mertes
Merit Award
5 Year Service Awards
Officer Ryan Fisher
Officer Sean
Officer Kyle Borowski
Officer Cory Shepherd
Officer Nick Mertes
Officer Luke Swanson
Records Clerk Maggie Garcia
Chief Jim Jensen
20 Year Service Awards
10 Year Service Awards
Officer Chris Kuehlem
Deputy Chief Ray Mikolasek
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Aurora University—Masters Degree in Public Administration
Sergeant Sam Stroup
L.E.A.D. Series Award
Deputy Chief
Ray Mikolasek
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COMMUNITY COMMENTS
“Wow! So incredible to hear
such nice words from a citizen.
In the times we are living in
where the police are often treat-
ed poorly it's great to hear the
praise for the good you all do.
God bless you!”
The officers had great conversations
with the kids and were also great at
coloring ! My kids had a blast!
“I'm proud of our
Yorkville Police Depart-
ment for protecting our
city while we're sleep
thank you for what you
do be safe.“
“Be safe Officers.
Thanks for all
you do!”
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Thank You from
Chief James Jensen
This report would not be possible without the support and
assistance from Patrol Operations Deputy Chief Garrett Carlyle
and Commander Pat McMahon and Support Services Deputy
Chief Ray Mikolasek. I also wanted to give a special shout out
to Records Supervisor Kirsten Balog for her time, effort, and
most of all PATIENCE on this report.
THANK YOU!