The Police Department protects and serves the District's site users along with protecting any and all natural resources, property and infrastructure that the District owns or manages. In addition, the department focuses on educating the general public in areas of public and personal safety, as well as providing programs which encourage spending quality time outdoors, like the Hooked on Fishing and Safe Kids Wear Lids programs. The Police Department consists of twelve full-time employees.
Mission Statement
To empower our police officers so they may give the highest service attainable to all people at all times. The officers strive to protect the public and natural resources in the utmost professional manner, ensuring a safe visit for every citizen in the community. By committing to only accepting integrity as a way of life, each officer creates public trust that no others can claim.
To Contact the Police Department
Please report any problems or suspicious activity. During the weekdays, call the MCCD Main Office at 815-338-6223 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. You may contact the police staff through the McHenry County Sheriff's Department at 815-338-2144 on weekends, holidays and after hours. You may also e-mail the Main Office at MCCD@MCCDistrict.org.
In the event of an emergency, DIAL 9-1-1
Links to Other Agencies
Illinois Park Law Enforcement Association (IPLEA)
Crystal Lake Park District Police Department
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
Park Law Enforcement Association (PLEA)
Forest Preserve District of Dupage County Police Department
McHenry County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
Lake County Forest Preserve District
To learn more about the MCCD Police Department, click on any of the links below:
History ¡ Staff ¡ Equipment ¡ Patrols ¡ Prairie Trail Safety Watch Program ¡ Hunter Safety ¡ Police Main Page
For a list of job qualifications or applications for the McHenry County Conservation District Police Department, e-mail
Human Resources by clicking here.
To view all open job positions with the McHenry County Conservation District, click here to go to the Employment page.