Joliet at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Joliet Police Department
- 267 Officers
- 67 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 1.6 National average, cities with 100,000 to 249,999 population
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Joliet
Data was last updated August 21, 2026
We identified over $129.3K in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,851.00 | 10/1/2023 9/30/2027 |
CITY OF JOLIET THE DISPARATE JURISDICTIONS OF THE CITY OF JOLIET AND WILL COUNTY WILL USE JAG FUNDS TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE WELLNESS, VEHICLE PURSUITS AND A K9 PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THE COUNTY OF WILL WILL USE JAG FUNDS TO OBTAIN TWO NEW CANINES TO REPLACE RETIRING DOGS, AND THE CITY OF JOLIET WILL USE JAG FUNDS TO … | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $27,245.00 | 10/1/2020 9/30/2024 |
CITY OF JOLIET TRAFFIC STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE STAFF SHORTAGES IN JOLIET PD AND DISTRIBUTION OF NARCAN COUNTY-WIDE. | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $26,243.00 | 10/1/2016 9/30/2020 |
CITY OF JOLIET NEW CAMERA SYSTEM FOR CITY OF JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Sub |
Military equipment transfers
Data last updated July 13, 2026
$71K value of military equipment has been transferred to the Joliet Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is TRUCK,ARMORED with 1 item valued at $65,070.00 each
Recent equipment transfers
| Ship date | Item and National Stock Number (NSN) | Quantity | Acquisition value, each | Acquisition value, total | DEMIL code | DEMIL IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/1998 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
4 | 4 @ $499.00 | $1,996.00 | D | 1 |
| 7/8/1998 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-073-9421 |
8 | 8 @ $499.00 | $3,992.00 | D | 1 |
| 1/6/1995 | TRUCK,ARMORED 2320-01-074-7642 |
1 | 1 @ $65,070.00 | $65,070.00 | C | 1 |
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated November 17, 2025
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $250,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
In November 2023, Konika Morrow reached a $250,000 settlement agreement in her federal lawsuit against the City of Joliet, Illinois, and Officer Adam Stapleton. In 2019, Stapleton allegedly tackled Morrow to the ground without warning and arrested her during an incident related to her nephew. In return, Morrow filed a federal lawsuit against the officers involved. As part of the settlement, Morrow agreed to not make “disparaging or degrading remarks” about the City or Stapleton to the media or on the internet. |
Compensation
$250,000.00 |