Spring Citizen's Police Academy Enrollment Now Open

Enroll today in the Spring session of the Citizen's Police Academy.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a nine-week program designed to enhance communication between the Police Department and the community. Participants are instructed in a variety of law enforcement topics by officers who specialize in those areas. The session will be limited to 10 participants. The Academy is FREE to attend!

The Spring 2025 session will be held Wednesday evenings 7-9:30 p.m. from March 12 through May 15 (no class March 26). Registration closes March 1 or when the session is full.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is open to anyone who is 18 years of age or older and lives or works in Deerfield. A background check is completed on all applicants. The Deerfield Police Department reserves the right to deny enrollment for any reason.

Citizen's Police Academy Enrollment Now Open

Shepard Pack the Place Fundraiser

Deerfield Police Officers and Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Department members will take the court against Shepard Middle School basketball teams on February 5 at 5 p.m. Come cheer on your favorite team while supporting families of first responders. Tickets are $5 at the door and all proceeds will benefit the 100 Club of Illinois. The 100 Club of Illinois provides resources, financial support, and more to both the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and active duty first responders.

Shepard Pack the Place Basketball Charity Event with a photo of people playing basketball

Hefty ReNew Tackles Hard-to Recycle Plastics

The Village of Deerfield has partnered with LRS and Reynolds Consumer Products to bring residents the Hefty ReNew Program, which is designed to complement regular recycling efforts.

Participants fill the bags with accepted hard-to-recycle plastics, tie them when full and place them in their LRS recycling curbside bin. The recycling truck collects the tied bags along with other recyclable items. At the recycling center, these bags are separated from other materials and sent to facilities that either use the hard-to-recycle plastics as an energy source or break them down to create new products.

Stop by the Village of Deerfield for a free starter kit while supplies last! Alternatively, for $8, households can purchase a box of orange bags specifically designed for hard-to-recycle items, which is estimated to last a year. The Hefty ReNew orange bags are available online and in-person at Jewel Osco, Target, Walmart and other retailers.

Celebrate Black History Month with DPL

This February, Deerfield Public Library invites you to honor Black History Month with their exciting lineup of programs and resources for all ages to explore, learn, and celebrate together.

Discover New Resources for All Ages
Explore their vast collection of books, films and online resources spotlighting Black history, culture, and contributions with our Black History Month Resource List and Resource List for Youth.

Celebrating Black History Month February 2025

Stay Informed on Village Board Meetings

Do you want to stay up-to-date on what the Village Board will be discussing at meetings? Click here to view upcoming agendas, previous agendas and meeting minutes for the Board of Trustees and other Village boards and commissions.