Police department staff told the Fire and Police Commission that on July 23, 2025, the department participated in a speed-awareness day organized by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Officers on both day and night shifts concentrated on speed enforcement, occupant protection and distracted-driving violations.
Staff said the enforcement day produced one DUI arrest and multiple citations and warnings for speed and occupant-protection and distracted-driving violations. The department described the event as a coordinated awareness campaign rather than a grant-funded program.
A commissioner asked whether the effort was part of a special grant; staff replied it was an ILACP awareness campaign coordinated with other agencies.
Ending: The department characterized the day as “very productive” and encouraged continued participation in coordinated enforcement and education campaigns to reduce crashes and fatalities.