Department Units
Administration
CALEA
Operations Division
Patrol Bureau
Investigations Bureau
Support Services Division
Community Services Bureau
Staff Services Bureau
Code Enforcement
Other Units
Recruitment Team
Crisis Resolution Team
Honor Guard
Major Case Assistance Team
DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force
Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS)
Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS)
Administration
Administration consists of the Chief's Office and the accreditation manager who oversees the department's compliance with CALEA.
Operations Division
The Operations Division consists of the Patrol Bureau, and Investigations Bureau. The Operations Division is commanded by Deputy Chief Gatz.
Support Services Division
The Support Services Division consists of the Community Services Bureau, Staff Services Bureau and Code Enforcement. The Support Services Division is commanded by Deputy Chief Cortese.
Community Services Bureau
The Community Services Bureau consists of the Strategic Enforcement and Prevention Unit (S.E.P.) and the Social Services Unit. The Strategic Enforcement and Prevention Unit is responsible for traffic enforcement operations, parking enforcement, crossing guards, administrative hearing process, community events, nuisance abatement, trespassing programs, as well as checking for retail compliance with the sales of alcohol and tobacco.
In 2010 the S.E.P Unit initiated a school enforcment program. This program consists of getting the message out to our drivers that school is in session and that motorists need to be observant to the school zones. The S.E.P Unit educate motorists by utilzing an electronic message board warning motorists to slow down in the school zones and to not be using their cell phones. The S.E.P Unit conducts monthly stings in school zones to ensure compliance of No Cell Phone Use, as well as enforcment of parking related issues.
Staff Services Bureau
The Staff Services Bureau provides the maintenance of a records system that collects crime data and records of operational activities; serves as the initial answering point for all incoming calls and visitors to the Police Department.
Other Units
In addition to formal units, the department also has several teams which are comprised of officers from various units within the department.
Recruitment Team
The Recruitment Team actively recruits new officers year-round by attending college and other job fairs. In addition, team members assist the Human Resource Staff with the orientation and testing process of prospective 
applicants.
Crisis Resolution Team
The Crisis Resolution Team is utilized to execute search warrants and other emergency situations that arise in the village.
Honor Guard
The Honor Guard Team is used at formal village and department functions, funerals, and other events as requested.
Major Case Assistance Team
Hanover Park Police is a part of the Major Case Assistance Team which is comprised of officers and investigators from police agencies from the northwest part of Cook County. MCAT responds to serious crimes as requested by member agencies.
DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force
Hanover Park Police is a part of the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force which is comprised of officers and investigators from police agencies from the DuPage County. DCMCTF responds to serious crimes as requested by member agencies.
Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS)
Hanover Park is a member of NIPAS. NIPAS is a mutual aid organization that is comprised of police agencies from the northeast part of Illinois. NIPAS can provide additional manpower as needed by the member agency. In addition, NIPAS also has a Mobile Field Force which can be deployed for crowd control situations. NIPAS also has a SWAT team which is used for extreme emergency situations that arise in member towns. For more information, please visit NIPAS' website.
Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS)
Hanover Park is a member of ILEAS. ILEAS is a statewide version of NIPAS for mutual aid only. If an incident occurs that has a significant impact on any one town or geographic area, this system can be used to provide additional manpower that would normally be beyond the abilities of the member agency or agencies. For more information, visit ILEAS' website.