Palatine Police Respond To Community Concerns Regarding Coyote Sightings

Press release from the Village of Palatine:

The Palatine Police Department has continued to field community concerns regarding coyote sightings in residential areas. To expedite a proactive response to this concern, the Village has reached out to an Urban Coyote Specialist with a strong record of positive results in other metro-area communities.

To help the specialist better understand our coyote population and patterns, the community is being asked for their assistance. Residents who observe a coyote in their neighborhood are asked to go to https://www.scientificwildlifemanagement.com/coyote-sightings/ and report the sighting and condition of the animal.

Residents who have questions about the on-line reporting process can contact the Village's Police Department at (847) 359-9000. As coyotes are wild animals, residents should never actively seek out or search for them. Additional information will be provided as we continue to investigate these concerns.

This press release was produced by the Village of Palatine. The views expressed here are the author’s own.