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Police chief reports surge in calls, highlights autism-awareness Blue Envelope program
Summary
Chief Miller reported roughly 2,063 calls for service and cited June totals of 456 citations (mostly for speeding/neglectful driving); he highlighted a youth citizens police academy and the Illinois Blue Envelope Program to assist officers interacting with people on the autism spectrum.
Chief Miller presented the police department's recent activity: about 2,063 calls for service in the reporting period, 103 traffic stops, and 456 total citations issued in June, the majority for speeding and negligent driving. The chief said the department continues to focus on community engagement and training; he noted the department did not make any arrests of adults or juveniles during the summarized window but reported seven accident reports and one vehicle impounded.
Miller also noted outreach and programs: a youth citizens police academy for ages 16–24 and the Illinois Blue Envelope Program, which Miller said is a tool to help officers explain why they are there and what they are doing in interactions with motorists who may be on the autism spectrum. "The Blue Envelope Program serves as a tool designed to help officers interact better with motorists who are on the autism spectrum," he said. The council thanked officers and volunteers for their work during recent storms and community events.
