In addition, if a district has an intergovernmental agreement with one or more of the local police agencies where a district has property, park police officers can find themselves backing up local units on all types of crimes as well as providing solo services when other local units are not available. The details are as varied as the agencies themselves. Some may mirror regular law enforcement agencies with positions in administration, training, crime prevention, detectives, or anti-crime. Others may have more of a park law enforcement angle such as a conservation enforcement unit, which looks for poaching violations on park property or various undercover operations. Conclusion Park district law enforcement has been around since the beginning of park districts.
Today there are more park district law enforcement units in Illinois than ever before.
Each agency requires high qualifications and provides the very best in training for officers in their department. Although Illinois park police have more or less remained out of the limelight, their job is only slightly different than the local counterpart. The Park Police Debate Recently in Illinois and across the country there has been discussion concerning the need for separate park law enforcement agencies. Critics claim they are a duplication of services with existing law enforcement agencies. Advocates claim park law enforcement is a specialized type of law enforcement which, when employed correctly, can greatly enhance the park experience.