Safety Information

The Palos Hills Police Department has programs and services in place in order to keep the citizens safe. Please take a look around the website to learn how to register for Code Red (an emergency notification system), find and read articles on Internet Safety and other safety tips, as well other important information.

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Be Aware of I.R.S. Phone Scams

The Palos Hills Police Department wishes to warn all residents that large increases in individuals fraudulently calling people, claiming to be an IRS official are being made. Unsolicited calls and robocalls to taxpayers are being made, and they are demanding that people send them cash. Fraudulent IRS callers are requesting that tax payers send them …

Code Red

CodeRED is a nationwide emergency alert system that delivers real-time updates from your local public safety officials. From severe weather and missing persons to road closures and water service updates, stay informed with the alerts that matter—right when they happen. Signing up is quick, free, and easy. Stay connected to your community and never miss …

Emergency Numbers

Palos Hills Police Department Numbers EMERGENCY (Palos Hills Police Department has Enhanced 911) The Enhanced 911 (E911) system automatically retrieves information about the caller at the time of the call. A computer in the dispatch center shows the street address and the phone number where the call originated from. This is a valuable tool in …

General Safety Tips

This site contains safety tips for you to use. They are mostly provided by third party government entities.

Red Light Photo Enforcement

  The following links contain information about the new Red Light Photo Enforcement program implemented in Palos Hills. Red Light Photo Enforcement Informational Pamphlet Information about Palos Hills’ Red Light Photo Enforcement Program Red Light Petition Form View the 36 Month Statistical Analysis of the Automated Photo Enforcement Program (Red Light)  for the City of …

Vehicle Registration Renewal

The Secretary of State’s office has suspended mailing vehicle registration renewal notices in order to save approximately $450,000 in postage costs. Be aware of your vehicle registration expiration dates to avoid receiving a ticket! You are able to sign up to receive reminder notices via email at the Secretary of State’s website. You can also …

Violent Offenders / Sex Offenders

Below are two sites that offer information concerning the residence of sex offenders in Illinois: Illinois Sex Offender Information Chicago Sex Offender Listings   We have also compiled a list of sex offenders in Palos Hills as listed in the Illinois Sex Offender database as of December 29, 2023. Please note: this is not always a …

Jason Flores - Sex Offender

Violent Offenders / Sex Offenders List

Please note: The following is a list of sex offenders in Palos Hills as listed in the Illinois Sex Offender database as of November 18, 2025. It is not updated on a regular basis. The Palos Hills Police Department recommends that you also check the Illinois Sex Offender Informational Site to retrieve the most current …

Parking on City Streets from 2am to 6am

Parking on City Streets from 2am to 6am Per City Ordinance 10.08.040 No motor vehicle shall be parked, stopped or left standing, whether attended or unattended, on a public thoroughfare, public highway or street in Palos Hills between 2:00AM and 6:00AM on any day of the week.   Overnight Parking Exceptions: All night parking shall be …