ALTON — The Alton Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the department’s activities, accomplishments, and staffing changes over the past year. The report aims to increase transparency and keep the community informed about police operations and partnerships.
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In 2025, the department responded to 28,555 incidents, including 3,820 traffic stops and 691 felony charges. Officers filed 1,006 misdemeanor charges and 109 juvenile petitions, with 77 juveniles charged. The department seized 95 firearms and conducted 556 school patrols and 1,454 business checks. The APD Dispatch Command Center handled 31,118 calls, comprising 13,535 landline and 17,583 911 calls.
Chief of Police Jarrett Ford expressed pride in the department’s work and stressed the importance of community cooperation.
“As Chief of Police, I am honored to help lead the Alton Police Department, and the efforts to improve community safety in Alton," he said. "I am grateful to be surrounded by the many great men and women of the police department.
"I am proud of them, and proud to be a part of such a fantastic group of humans,” Ford said. He added that each employee plays an essential role in the department’s accomplishments and emphasized the partnership between the police and the community.
The department employed 93 sworn and non-sworn personnel in 2025, who completed 1,807 training courses totaling 4,898 hours, averaging nearly 53 hours per employee. Nine new employees were hired last year, including eight police officers and one records clerk. By the end of the year, the department had 60 sworn officers. Among the new officers, four are African American, three are women, and four have local ties to Alton or Godfrey.
The full report is available for public review on the city of Alton’s website. The department encourages residents, business owners, and community partners to learn more about their police department and its ongoing efforts to maintain safety in the community.
Lt. Stinnett Graduates From FBI National Academy
Lieutenant Seth Stinnett graduated as a member of the 296th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the FBI National Academy offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend.
Lt Stinnett is only the 13th officer in department history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.
Read the full 2025 Annual Report here:
https://cityofaltonil.gov/.../01/2025-APD-Annual-Report.pdf
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