Julie Smith

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...

The Naperville Police Department responded to more than 3,200 crashes in 2024. Nearly 500 of those involved injuries and eight resulted in fatalities. Our...

In an online world where we all regularly use the Internet to shop, keep up with friends and family, and see what is going...

Did you know that most residential burglaries happen during the daytime? This is because people who steal do not want to be caught by...

Update, Feb. 18, 2025 / A Scam Awareness webinar is set to begin at noon on Wed., Feb. 12. It is free and open...