The Investigation Division of the Hodgkins Police Department is responsible for the investigation of criminal activity in the Village of Hodgkins . This includes the following up on all crimes which are reported to the Department as well as the proactive work needed to combat criminal activity which may not be reported such as drug, gang and vice (prostitution, gambling etc.)
Our Detective's work closely with other Law Enforcement Agencies and is a primary conduit of information exchange with Local, County, State and Federal agencies as well as local Task Forces like M.C.A.T., Major Case Assistance Team .
In addition, the Investigation Division works closely with both the Patrol and Youth Divisions not only to accomplish its tasks but also to help the other Divisions accomplish theirs. Another function of the Investigation Division is that of Crime Prevention. Detective's give presentations to citizen groups, local businesses and schools on a variety of topics like Community Watch Program, Anti-Gang, Anti-Drug, Financial Crimes, Senior Citizen Safety and many others.
The Investigation Division is commanded by Lt. Mark Wilkans and consists of two full time Detectives. Detective Todd Miller is the senior Detective and has been with the Hodgkins Police department for 9 years. Detective Miller worked several years as a Tactical Officer/Investigator before becoming a full time Detective and is also a Gang Officer.
Detective Michael Pawlowski was appointed as a full time Detective in January, 2006 after serving as a Tactical Officer. Detective Pawlowski is also a Youth Officer and has served as one for 12 years.
To Contact our Detective's, you can call 708-352-4623 or e-mail them:
