Paris, Illinois Police and Jail Information
Paris is a city in Edgar County, Illinois. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.09 square miles (15.78 sq. km). The City of Paris had a population of approximately 8,837 in the year 2010.
The mayor of Paris, Illinois is Craig Smith. Craig Smith can be contacted at (217) 465-7601.
Craig Smith, Mayor
Paris City Mayor’s Office
City of Paris
Paris City Hall
206 S. Central Avenue
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: (217) 465-7601
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Paris, Illinois Jail and Mugshot Information
Violent crime rate in 2018 Paris: 430.1; U.S. Average: 207.3
Violent crime rate in 2017 Paris: 293.3; U.S. Average: 215.2
Facts about crime in Paris, Illinois:
- The overall crime rate in Paris is 5% higher than the national average.
- For every 100,000 people, there are 7.4 daily crimes that occur in Paris.
- Paris is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States.
- In Paris you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
- The number of total year over year crimes in Paris has increased by 47%.
Paris, Illinois Police Station Information
Paris Police Department
The Paris Police Department has 16 full-time police officers serving a population of approximately 10,000 people.
Chief Henness, Chief of Police
Paris Police Department
211 West Washington Street
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: (217) 465-6351
Fax: (217) 463-4010
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Paris, Illinois City or County Jail Information
The City of Paris is located in Edgar County. Therefore, we listed the county jail and inmate visitation information for Edgar County.
Edgar County Jail Information
The physical location of the jail is:
Edgar County Jail
228 N Central Ave,
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: (217) 465-4166
Police Records Request in Paris, Illinois
Police records can be obtained from the Records Department of the Paris Police Department during normal business hours. Requests may be made completing the fillable/printable Police FOIA Request form which can be mailed, faxed or delivered in–person.
The location and reports request contact information is as follows:
Attn: Melissa Garner, Freedom of Information Officer
Paris Police Department – Records Department
211 West Washington Street
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: (217) 465-6351
Fax: (217) 463-4010
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.