The Sterling Police Department continually strives to accomplish its mission to promote, preserve, and deliver a feeling of security, safety and quality service to the Sterling community.

In 1991, we began our transition into Community Policing. Today, we continue to experiment and evolve in that direction.

Our focus now is twofold; to work with citizens and government to improve the quality of life in Sterling and also to concentrate on the youth of the community.

Please explore our website and learn more about the City of Sterling and the Sterling Police Department.

*Photo collage by Kristi Jones

Police Chief

Ron Potthoff

Appointed Chief in 1996

35+ years with SPD

B.A. Northern Illinois University

Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command

Coordinator: Whiteside County Crimestoppers

Member:
IL Association of Chiefs of Police

Certified Police Chief