Contact the Sterling Police Department
Department Contacts
Chief Edward Bartel
Chief of Police
ebartel@sterling-il.gov
Deputy Chief Shane Bland
Deputy Chief
sbland@sterling-il.gov
Deputy Chief Ryan Potthoff
Deputy Chief
rypotthoff@sterling-il.gov
Sara Young
Executive Assistant
syoung@sterling-il.gov
(815) 632-6600
Location And Hours
Department Headquarters
212 Third Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Lobby is closed on Federal Holidays)
Find Us
The Sterling Police Department is dedicated to maintaining peace, protecting life and property, and fostering trust with our community.