Alsip PD Invites Residents To Tour Police Station This Saturday

ALSIP, IL -- The Alsip Police Department will observe National Police Week by offering tours of the police station at 4500 W. 123rd St. Two tours are being offers at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. All residents are invited.

National Police Week dates back to 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which the date falls as Police Week. This week, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers are in Washington. D.C. to participate in a number of events honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

On Saturday, residents will get to see the holding cells, renovated roll call room, simulator and police vehicles. There will be some small giveaways and a raffle for those who show proof they registered for Smart911.

Alsip police encourage all residents to create an emergency safety profile for their household at Smart911 or the Smart911 app available through the Apple Store or Google Play. The Smart911 app allows users to get safety, traffic, weather alerts and more on their smartphones. Completing a safety profile reduces the time it takes to get first responders the information they need to get the caller help.