By Amelia Anderson The Plainfield Police Department is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving the Village of Plainfield, Illinois. The department responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws and provides services involving patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, school safety, community policing, records and special operations.
Plainfield Police operates from the Plainfield Law Enforcement Center on South Coil Plus Drive. The Village is divided into six patrol zones to improve coverage and response times. Residents should call 911 for emergencies and crimes in progress. The department’s 24-hour non-emergency number is 815-436-2341.
Plainfield Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Plainfield Police Department |
| Headquarters | Plainfield Law Enforcement Center |
| Headquarters address | 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| 24-hour non-emergency | 815-436-2341 |
| Police Department / Records | 815-436-6544 |
| Records Supervisor | 815-439-2928 |
| Patrol zones | Six |
| Main divisions | Patrol, Support Services and Administration |
| Specialized assignments | Detectives, Traffic, School Resource Officers, SWAT, K-9, Drone, Bike and Narcotics |
| Counties | Will County and Kendall County |
| Will County Adult Detention Facility | 95 S. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60436 |
| Will County jail phone | 815-740-1250 |
| Kendall County Sheriff’s Office / Jail | 1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville, IL 60560 |
| Kendall County Sheriff’s main line | 630-553-7500 |
These department, records, patrol and county details are based on current Village, Will County and Kendall County information.
Plainfield Police Department Address
Plainfield Police Department is located at:
- Plainfield Law Enforcement Center
- 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive
- Plainfield, Illinois 60544
The Police Department and Records Division can be reached at:
815-436-6544
The department’s 24-hour non-emergency dispatch number is:
815-436-2341
The Records Division is generally open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed on weekends and Village holidays.
Call 911 when a crime is happening, someone is injured or in immediate danger, a weapon is involved or urgent police, fire or medical assistance is needed.
Important Plainfield Police Phone Numbers
| Police service | Phone number |
| Emergency assistance | 911 |
| 24-hour non-emergency | 815-436-2341 |
| Police Department / Records | 815-436-6544 |
| Records Supervisor | 815-439-2928 |
| Will County Adult Detention Facility | 815-740-1250 |
| Kendall County Sheriff’s Office | 630-553-7500 |
| Kendall County non-emergency | 630-553-5856 |
A new incident requiring an officer should normally be reported through 911 or the 24-hour non-emergency number.
Plainfield Police Patrol Zones
The Village of Plainfield is divided into six patrol zones. The zone system helps the department organize patrol coverage, assign officers and improve response times across the community.
Every patrol team is supervised by a patrol sergeant. Patrol officers respond to calls for service while also conducting proactive policing and working with residents on neighborhood concerns.
Residents do not need to know their patrol zone before calling police. Dispatchers use the incident location to determine the appropriate response and available unit.
Plainfield Police Department Divisions
Plainfield Police provides services through three primary organizational areas:
- Patrol
- Support Services
- Administration
The Patrol Division handles frontline police response and routine law enforcement.
Support Services assists patrol and other areas of the department through specialized personnel, programs and operational support.
Administration supports the department through school and community programs, investigations, enforcement functions and technical or administrative responsibilities.
The department also works with outside law-enforcement agencies and community organizations when additional resources are required.
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patrol officers provide the department’s primary emergency and non-emergency response.
Typical patrol duties include:
- Responding to 911 calls
- Handling non-emergency calls for service
- Conducting preliminary criminal investigations
- Responding to disturbances
- Investigating suspicious activity
- Handling theft and property crimes
- Responding to violent incidents
- Making arrests
- Conducting welfare checks
- Enforcing traffic laws
- Neighborhood and business patrol
The first responding officer generally documents the incident and gathers immediately available information or evidence. Cases requiring extended follow-up may be referred to investigators.
Criminal Investigations
Plainfield Police maintains an Investigations Unit for crimes requiring additional detective work.
Investigators may follow up on cases involving theft, burglary, financial and internet-related crimes, construction theft and other offenses requiring more detailed investigation.
Detectives may interview victims, witnesses and suspects, review surveillance footage, examine records and coordinate with other law-enforcement agencies when necessary.
People contacting the department about an existing case should have the report or case number available whenever possible.
Community Oriented Policing
The Community Oriented Policing Unit focuses on recurring quality-of-life and neighborhood problems that may not be solved by a single police response.
Issues handled through community-oriented policing can include:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Continuing neighborhood concerns
- Ongoing disputes
- Other recurring public-safety problems
Officers may use tools such as portable speed signs, a speed trailer and community education. The goal is to identify the cause of a recurring problem and work toward a longer-term solution.
The department’s community-engagement work also includes partnerships with local organizations, senior communities, the library, YMCA and Park District.
Specialized Police Services
Plainfield Police uses a number of specialized assignments in addition to regular patrol and investigations.
These may include:
- Traffic Officers
- School Resource Officers
- SWAT
- K-9
- Drone operators
- Bike officers
- Narcotics personnel
- Field Training Officers
- Community Engagement personnel
These assignments provide additional capabilities for traffic enforcement, school safety, high-risk incidents, searches, community events and other specialized law-enforcement needs.
What Counties Is Plainfield Police Department In?
The Village of Plainfield extends into Will County and Kendall County, Illinois.
Plainfield Police provides municipal law-enforcement services within Village boundaries regardless of which of the two counties a particular address is located in.
The Will County Sheriff’s Office and Kendall County Sheriff’s Office are separate law-enforcement agencies responsible for county-level duties in their respective jurisdictions.
Court matters may also depend on the county in which the citation or case originated. Plainfield’s police facility is used for certain local court proceedings, while more serious matters may be handled through the appropriate county courthouse.
How to File a Plainfield Police Report
For an emergency or crime in progress, call 911.
For a non-emergency incident requiring police assistance, call:
815-436-2341
Residents can also visit the Plainfield Police Department when an incident is no longer in progress and an in-person report or police assistance is appropriate.
The Village advises residents to report suspicious activity promptly. When giving information to police, it helps to provide a clear description of what occurred, where and when it happened, who was involved and any available vehicle or suspect description.
Obtaining Plainfield Police Records
The Records Division is located inside the Plainfield Police Department and can be reached at:
815-436-6544
Records is generally open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The division provides services including:
- Freedom of Information Act requests
- Crash-report assistance
- Parking-ticket payments
- Solicitor permits
- Certain Village fee payments
Copies of non-traffic police reports can be requested through the Village’s Freedom of Information Act process. The Village also provides an online FOIA portal.
A request should identify the records sought as clearly as possible. Some police records may be withheld or redacted when an investigation is pending or disclosure is restricted by law.
Plainfield Traffic Crash Reports
Accident reports can be obtained through the Police Records Division. The Village also provides an online option for obtaining crash reports.
The department currently lists a $5 fee for an accident-report copy obtained through Records.
Useful information when requesting a crash report includes:
- Crash date
- Location
- Driver’s name
- Vehicle information
- Police report number when available
Traffic citations requiring court action are handled through the appropriate county circuit court system.
Plainfield Police and County Jails
Plainfield Police does not operate a long-term county jail. Because Plainfield extends into both Will and Kendall counties, detention and court arrangements can depend on the location and case.
The Will County Adult Detention Facility is located at:
- 95 S. Chicago Street
Joliet, Illinois 60436
The facility’s 24-hour main number is:
815-740-1250
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and correctional facility is located at:
- 1102 Cornell Lane
- Yorkville, Illinois 60560
The Sheriff’s Office main number is:
630-553-7500
Kendall County’s correctional facility houses people awaiting trial and certain sentenced inmates.
Anyone trying to locate an arrested person should confirm custody directly with the appropriate law-enforcement or detention agency.
Complaints and Department Feedback
Residents who have a concern about an interaction with a Plainfield Police employee can contact the Police Department at 815-436-6544 and request information about the appropriate supervisory or complaint process.
Useful details include:
- Date and time of the incident
- Location
- Officer or employee name when known
- Badge or vehicle information when available
- Police case number
- Witness information
- Photographs, video or other supporting material
- A clear description of what occurred
Providing specific information can help the department identify the incident and determine the appropriate review process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Plainfield Police non-emergency number?
A: The Plainfield Police Department’s 24-hour non-emergency number is 815-436-2341. Call 911 for emergencies and crimes currently in progress.
Q: Where is Plainfield Police Department located?
A: The Plainfield Police Department is located at 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, Illinois 60544.
Q: How many patrol zones does Plainfield Police have?
A: Plainfield is divided into six patrol zones. The system helps organize officer coverage and improve police response across the Village.
Q: How can I obtain a Plainfield police report?
A: Contact the Records Division at 815-436-6544. Non-traffic police reports can also be requested through the Village’s Freedom of Information Act process.
Q: What counties does Plainfield, Illinois cover?
A: The Village of Plainfield extends into Will County and Kendall County. Plainfield Police provides municipal police service throughout the Village regardless of which county a particular Plainfield address is in.