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Police report: new recruits, truck enforcement training and mobile speed signs planned for Black Hawk Drive
Summary
Chief Walsh reported two recruits graduating from the suburban academy on April 25, plans for a shorter field-training period, truck enforcement officer training in late April, and deployment of mobile speed-radar signs on Black Hawk Drive to collect speed data and deter speeding.
Police Chief Walsh told trustees on April 10 that two recruits will graduate from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy on April 25 and, because the department was able to enroll them early, the field-training program may be shortened so the recruits can reach street patrol sooner.
Chief Walsh said the department had two candidates with academy certifications decline job offers, but staff were able to secure an academy spot for another recruit starting May 5, pending a physical and paperwork.
In response to resident complaints about speeding on Black Hawk Drive and other streets, the department placed officers on-site and installed a mobile speed-radar sign that displays vehicle speed. Chief Walsh said the sign currently functions as a deterrent and can collect speed counts once the department obtains the necessary cord and device upgrades; a newer, lighter sign that can be moved more easily is planned for deployment across multiple locations.
"We did not observe any speeding violations [during targeted enforcement]," Chief Walsh said, noting one cellphone citation. He said the village will collect half-hour aggregated traffic counts and speeds from the sign for enforcement planning.
The chief also reported that Officer Majewski will attend truck-enforcement training April 21–25 to certify as a truck enforcement officer; the department plans to coordinate with nearby villages that maintain scales to address overweight trucks as Wolf Road construction proceeds.
Chief Walsh said the department is reviewing automated camera vendors, including Flock and Vigilant (a Motorola company), and that staff will meet with regional police to review technology and integration approaches. He urged residents to call the non-emergency line — or 911 if an incident is occurring — to report unsafe activity, including children operating low-height vehicles in the roadway.
Ending
The police department will proceed with recruit onboarding and training, deploy mobile speed-monitoring signs to gather data and pursue truck enforcement certification and interagency coordination as Wolf Road activity increases.
