Police Chief

Document (3)Message from Chief Wayne Wilde
I have served the Village of Round Lake Beach for over 25 years.  I am proud and honored to serve as the Chief of the Police Department.  I am pleased to share our Vision Statement for the Department:  Through proactive collaborative efforts and community partnerships, the Round Lake Beach Police Department guards the life, property, and constitutional rights of all and pursues justice with compassion and respect for all our citizens to ensure a safe and secure community.  Our core values underlie our work and how we interact with each other and members of our community, and provide the highest ethical standards demanded of professional law enforcement.  We are here to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a question, concern, or need any other police services.
Values & Mission StatementOur Mission

We see our mission as protecting the rights of all persons to be free from crime and providing public safety services for all citizens that will both serve them and promote a safe environment through our core values.

Our Core Values

Our core values rest within the PRIDE we have in our community:

  • Professionalism - We will provide the highest quality service by communicating and applying our skills, knowledge, and abilities for the benefit of the community.
  • Respect - We are committed to fair and impartial service within the Department and throughout the community. We will ensure that all persons are treated with equality, courtesy, and compassion.
  • Integrity - We will maintain the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct within the Department and throughout the community.
  • Dedication - We are committed to the relentless pursuit of justice while providing the highest level of service to the community.
  • Excellence - We will lead by example and maintain the highest level of performance through the application of education, training, and technology.
Our Vision

Our vision is to become the pre-imminent public safety agency in Western Lake County by the end of the decade, and to be known for our contemporary practice and use of technology.