Security

If you're looking for a safe community in the Peoria area you've found it. Residents of Pekin feel safe knowing they are protected and cared for by some of the best police officers and rescue personnel in the area.

Police Department

Pekin's citizens are protected by 53 police officers, including six investigators, two K-9 units, one D.A.R.E. Officer, one Crime Prevention officer, one School Liaison officer, and 42 patrol officers.

Advanced Medical Transport (AMT)

AMT is a not-for-profit community organization that provides ambulance services in Central Illinois. Defined by three core service areas (Emergency Paramedic Service, Scheduled Ambulance Service and Mobile Intensive Care Service), AMT is committed to taking EMS to a higher level through innovative thinking and responsiveness to the community as a whole. AMT is one of only 70 ambulance providers nationwide to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.

Fire Department

The Pekin Fire Department is a 49-member, multi-service emergency response, emergency medical service, and life safety organization. All members are full-time employees of the City and are trained in the latest emergency medical technologies, including the basic defibrillator level. In fact, many of the firefighters are further certified at the intermediate or paramedic level. Pekin also possesses a Hazardous Materials and Technologies Rescue Team. Pekin's fire protection excellence has been recognized with an ISO rating of 3, which means lower homeowner's insurance rates for residents.

In addition, citizens of Pekin enjoy a number of services provided by the City, including:

• Groundwater Guardian Team
• Recycling Program, with weekly curbside pickup
• Garbage, with weekly curbside pickup
• Yard Waste, with weekly curbside pickup between April and January
• Designated snow routes
• Daily bus service, including service to downtown Peoria's main bus transfer station