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Is there a penalty for filing a false police report?

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Is there a penalty for filing a false police report?

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YES. Illinois Criminal Statutes, Chapter 720 ILCS 5/26-1 (4), provides that filing a false report with the police is a criminal offense. Also the same civil remedies available to citizens are available to police officers.

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