Ottawa Police Department

Ottawa Police Department serves Ottawa, IL. In January of 2025, Chief Michael Cheatham was appointed as the new Chief of Police, renewing the department’s mission. The Ottawa Police Department currently consists of 40 sworn police officers. Of those personnel, the Administrative Team consists of the Chief of Police along with a Captain of Patrol and a Captain of Investigations. Five officers are assigned to the Detective Division, three are assigned to support the Ottawa school system as School Resource Officers, one officer is assigned to a multi-jurisdictional task force, and the remaining 28 officers are assigned to the Patrol Division. Ottawa Central Dispatch consists of 17 non-sworn civilian staff members, which include twelve full-time telecommunicators, three in the records office, one in parking enforcement, and one who serves as the Telecommunications Supervisor. Mission It is the mission of the Ottawa Police Department: To provide law enforcement services with integrity and dedication. Non-emergency: (815) 433-2131. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Ottawa city, IL has an estimated population of 18,714.