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Arlington Heights Police Department wins Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge, honored for distracted driving and occupant protection programs
Summary
The Arlington Heights Police Department received first place in its size category in the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge and specialty awards for distracted driving and occupant protection, program director Scott Christiansen told the Village Board.
The Arlington Heights Police Department received a first‑place award in the 101–250‑officer category of the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge and won specialty awards for distracted driving and occupant protection, the program director told the Village Board on Sept. 15.
Scott Christiansen, program director for the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge, presented the recognitions and said the Challenge — coordinated by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation with NHTSA support — honors agencies that implement comprehensive traffic safety programs beyond simple citation counts.
Nut graf: The awards reflect the village’s combination of policy, training, community outreach and targeted enforcement around occupant protection, impaired driving, distracted driving and speed awareness, officials said.
Deputy Chief Greg Czernicki and Chief Pecora attended; Czernicki described the traffic unit and the work of officers and sergeants who focus on roadway safety. Christiansen thanked the village board, village management and community partners and said the awards recognize programs that save lives by reducing severe crashes.
Ending: Board members accepted the awards and thanked police personnel; the village said the recognitions will be displayed and that public education and enforcement remain central to its approach to traffic safety.
