Geneseo Police Department
Message from the Chief of Police
Welcome to Geneseo! No matter what brings you to our beautiful city, the Geneseo Police Department is here to protect and enhance the safety and well being of our community. We encourage each and every one of you to act in partnership with the Police Department to address crime and quality of life issues, as well as increase the public’s understanding of law enforcement.
On behalf of the men and women of the Geneseo Police Department, we are very honored to serve you!
Casey Disterhoft Chief of Police cdisterhoft@cityofgeneseo.com
Meet our Officers
Jamison Weisser
Sergeant
George Marquez
School Resource Officer
Amber Berthoud
SRO
Ben Sleaford
Sergeant
Alex Ingle
Officer
Seth Rohweder
Officer
Kelly Sullivan
Sergeant
Jamie Shoemaker
Officer
Elliott Vermeire
Detective
Bradley Schulte
Officer
Meet the Telecommuncations Team
Jessica Damewood
Administrative Assistant
Ashley Morse
Telecommunicator
Nancy Stoneberger
Telecommunicator
Brittany Robertson
Telecommunicator
As per Illinois State mandate beginning June 19, 2018, the Geneseo Police Department will no longer be a Public Safety Answering Point. We will no longer be able to dispatch the ambulance for the public. You will have to dial 911 if you have an emergency or need any ambulance services, please DO NOT call our non-emergent phone number. 911 calls will be answered by either the Henry County Sherriff’s Office or Kewanee Police Department. Please assist us with this transition
🏃 Army of the Kind 5k Run - Traffic & Safety Reminder 🏃
The Army of the Kind 5k Run is happening tomorrow, Saturday, August 1st, starting at 8:30 AM, starting and ending in Richmond Hill Park.
Drivers, please be on the lookout for runners and exercise extra caution. Follow all police officer directions while participants are navigating the HK Robinson and Stewart Street corridors.
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HISTORICAL PASSPORT CONTEST #6: City Park Gazebo (1891)
Right in the heart of downtown on Main Street, City Park has been the center of community life since the very beginning—and it holds some of the most colorful history in town!
Long before the current gazebo was built in 1891, this park was the gathering spot for major milestones. It hosted our very first 4th of July celebration way back in 1839. Decades later, during the 1876 Centennial celebration, local pioneer Peter Hammond led the festivities by roasting an entire buffalo right in the park for the town!
Today, the gazebo stands surrounded by veteran memorials and historic markers that honor the generations who built and served our community.
How to Enter:
Head over to the passport site. Snap a creative picture of Site #6 (selfies, family shots, or artistic angles are all welcome). For additional contest info and how to participate, please see the below link. This contest is open to all Geneseo students.
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We have received several complaints on e-bikes and e-scooters. Here is some updated information on these conveyances. ... See MoreSee Less
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🏛️ Passport Contest: Post #5
From historic schoolhouse to architectural gem!
Our next stop takes us to 115 E North St., home of the historic Central Schoolhouse (built in 1856). This building has worn many hats over the last 170 years:
The Early Years (1856): It served as Geneseo’s very first public school building, welcoming students of all ages before transitioning into the south elementary building as the town grew.
The FLW Connection (1913): Attorney Harry Brown saved the building from demolition, hiring Cecil E. Bryan—a protégé of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright (and son-in-law to Mayor Goembel)—to beautifully convert the four-room schoolhouse into a family home.
A Trailblazing Legacy: The home was also the residence of Harry's daughter, Mabel Brown, Jr., who made local history in 1941 as the first woman to practice law in Geneseo!
Today: The beautifully preserved landmark lives on as the Central Schoolhouse Inn and Event Center.
How to Enter:
Head over to the passport site. Snap a creative picture of Site #5 (selfies, family shots, or artistic angles are all welcome). For additional contest info and how to participate, please see the below link. This contest is open to all Geneseo students.
www.geneseocurrent.com/news-1/geneseo-america-250-passport-photo-contest?fbclid=IwY2xjawSnaWJleHR... ... See MoreSee Less
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