Lexington Police Department

Emergency Phone: 911

Non-Emergency Phone: (309) 888-5030

Address: 329 West Main Street, Lexington, Illinois, 61753

Police Department: (309) 365 - 3871 * This phone is not actively monitored. Voicemails may be left for the department. Call the Non-Emergency Phone to speak with an on-duty officer. *

The mission of the Lexington Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in Lexington Illinois by serving our citizens and visitors with compassion and Respect.

Our officers strive to engage with individuals and businesses in our community and maintain the highest standards of Integrity and Professionalism.

Lexington PD Core Values

Professionalism

We believe in delivering a level of service that will reflect the pride we have in our department and community.
Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable for our performance and conduct; individually, to each other, our department, our government, and our community.
Integrity

We believe in traditional values and subscribe to the highest moral and ethical standards. By being responsible for our actions we will ensure our behavior builds credibility.
Respect

We believe in treating others as we would like to be treated, honoring individual dignity as well as community diversity.

Chief of Police

Tim Edmiaston

Office: (309) 365 - 3871
Tedmiaston@lexingtonil.gov

Chief Edmiaston joined the Lexington Police Department in May of 2023. He began his Law Enforcement career with the Normal IL Police Department and graduated from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute in 1994. During his career at NPD he served as a patrol officer, bike patrol officer, gang crime specialist, Detective in both general investigations and narcotic investigations, Master Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, Less Lethal Instructor, Emergency Response Unit Team Leader, and Internship Director. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2004 and over the next 10 years supervised the Vice/Narcotics Unit, Criminal Investigations Division and patrol shifts. In 2014 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, commanding patrol shifts and the Criminal Investigations Division. Chief Edmiaston is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP), the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) and is an active supporter of the Special Olympics of Illinois, regularly participating in fundraisers such as the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and Cop on a Rooftop.

Chief Edmiaston grew up in southern Illinois. He attended Western Illinois University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement Administration in 1993. In 2005, he graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in Evanston Illinois. Chief Edmiaston attended the FBI National Academy Session 281 in Quantico, VA and graduated in March 2022. Chief Edmiaston is married and has 5 children.