Champaign Police Present to Centennial Government Class
On Thursday, April 16, Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler and Public Information Officer Joe Lamberson presented “The Law and Your Community” to a first hour law class at Centennial High School. During the presentation, students learned about the operations of Champaign Police, the mechanics of a traffic stop for both a community member and police […]
Parkland ECCA Students Tour Champaign Police Department
On Friday morning, April 17, Champaign Police hosted students from the Parkland College Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) stop by for a tour of the Police Department. The tour gave students an opportunity to learn about the agency and the tools used to serve the Champaign Community. It included stops in Police Services, Records, […]
City Employees Recognized with Awards for Service and Leadership
Champaign Police Lieutenant Kaitlin Fisher and METCAD System Administrator Brad Hardcastle were recognized among the state’s best through the Outstanding Young Persons of Illinois (TOYP) Awards, a program that honors individuals ages 18 to 40 who demonstrate excellence in their professions and a strong commitment to community service. Kaitlin Fisher was honored for Personal Improvement […]
Champaign Police to Host Annual Police Employee Awards
The Champaign Police Department is inviting the community to attend the annual Police Employee Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 9. This annual ceremony gives an opportunity to recognize work that goes above and beyond by Champaign Police employees. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Champaign Police Department, 82 E. University Avenue, Champaign. […]
Champaign Police Join Residents, City Staff at first Coffee with a Cop of 2026!
The Champaign Police Department kicked off its 2026 Coffee with a Cop series on Wednesday, March 11 at The Caffeine RX, 107 N. Walnut, in Downtown Champaign. Coffee with a Cop events provide opportunities for open dialogue between members of the community and the Champaign Police Department over a cup of coffee. The event was […]
Champaign Police Receive Award for Support of Illinois COPS
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Champaign Police Department was recognized by the Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) with the Eternal Flame Award for their support of the Chapter’s efforts in recent years. This annual award recognizes individuals, businesses, and agencies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting the families and coworkers of […]
Building a Strong Foundation: The City’s New Co-Responder Team
The City’s new Co-Responder Team has been actively building the skills and partnerships needed to support residents through a compassionate, community-centered response. The team recently completed Mental Health First Aid certification led by Dr. Kristal Hines, alongside members of the Police Department, Fire Department, and METCAD. The Co-Responder Team also participated in substance use response […]
City Supports Courage Connection “Breaking the Cycle”
On February 25, 2026, the Champaign County Community Coalition, in partnership with Courage Connection, hosted the “Breaking the Cycle – Town Hall Event.” City Councilmember Bob Pollett and Deputy City Manager Christopher Walton attended, demonstrating the City’s leadership presence and commitment to addressing issues impacting local youth and families. The community forum brought together residents, […]
Champaign Police Invite Residents to Coffee with a Cop on March 11!
The Champaign Police Department is hosting the first Coffee with a Cop event of 2026 in Downtown Champaign on Wednesday, March 11. The event will be held at Caffeine RX, 107 N Walnut Street, in Champaign. Coffee with a Cop events provide opportunities for open dialogue between members of the community and the Champaign Police […]
Elementary Students Encouraged to “Protect Their Dream”
On February 26, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, alongside author Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan, visited Leal Elementary and Kenwood Elementary Schools to discuss Dr. Logan’s book, Protecting a Dream. Through messages of accountability, perseverance, and personal responsibility, students engaged with the themes of the book and were encouraged to reflect on their own goals, choices, […]