Julie Smith

This month, the Naperville Police Department continues its “A Safer Naper” initiative by focusing on burglary prevention. While we often remind residents to lock...

Cryptocurrency scams are a growing problem. Over the past several years, Naperville residents have reported losing millions of dollars to cryptocurrency scams. These scams...

This January as part of the “A Safer Naper” campaign, we are focusing on the different ways to contact the police department. A way...

This December, as part of our “A Safer Naper” campaign, the Naperville Police Department is focusing on roadway safety and preparing for emergency situations....

Everyone has their preferred way of paying for purchases. With the rise of contactless payments, card transactions have become the norm for everyday shopping,...

This month, the Naperville Police Department’s “A Safer Naper” campaign encourages everyone to practice good situational awareness. Situational awareness is being attentive to surroundings to reduce risks and enhance personal safety. While it may sound simple, distractions and fast-paced routines make it challenging. Practicing this skill helps prevent crime, avoid accidents, and stay prepared.

This September, the Naperville Police Department is focusing its Safer Naper campaign on senior safety. Throughout the month, we will cover scams targeting Naperville’s...

Students in Naperville and across the country are getting ready to go back to school, making this the perfect time to remind students, parents and the community about the Naperville Police Department’s August Safer Naper topic: Back-to-School Safety.

Summer is officially here! Unfortunately, as temperatures rise, the amount of property crimes committed usually rises, too. One of the most commonly occurring crimes in...

Domestic violence is a crime, and the unfortunate reality is that it impacts people in our own community. The Naperville Police responded to nearly...