State police say their use of license plate reader cameras on expressways in the Chicagoland area has been a “game changer” in investigating shootings and carjackings. The Illinois State Police announced last week that automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have helped in 82% of interstate shootings this year to identify an individual involved in or […]
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Illinois State Police set to install license plate reader cameras in Lake County, possibly in McHenry County
State police say they are expanding their use of license plate reader cameras on expressways by installing them across the suburban area, including Lake and possibly McHenry counties, to help solve crime. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said on Thursday they are continuing to increase use of technology, which impacts their ability to target and […]
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Illinois State Police warn motorists of increase in expressway shootings due to road rage incidents
State police are warning drivers to not engage in “aggressive driving behaviors” as expressway shootings due to road rage increased from last year in Illinois. Motorists are not only at risk of crashing due to road rage but there is now the danger of being involved in a shooting on the expressway, Illinois State Police […]
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Governor signs legislation to expand use of cameras to fight crime on Illinois expressways
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation that will allow for the expanded use of cameras to aid law enforcement in investigating crime on expressways and highways in Illinois. “There is nothing more important than keeping Illinoisans safe—in our schools, in our parks, and on our expressways,” Pritzker said. “The tragic incidences of gun violence on […]
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Illinois State Police adding more license plate reading cameras to assist in expressway shooting investigations
Nearly five dozen automated license plate reading cameras are being installed to supplement the current 99 cameras that assist in shooting investigations on Chicago area expressways, state police announced. The Illinois State Police (ISP), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), announced on Wednesday that 56 […]
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Illinois State Police announce they will be doubling police presence on Chicago area expressways
The Illinois State Police announced they will be more than doubling their patrol presence on Chicago area expressways beginning Friday in an effort to combat a surge in shootings. The patrol presence will be increased by 157% during “peak criminal activity times” on Chicago area expressways as part of District Chicago’s Safe Drive Detail. This […]
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Installation of cameras to assist in shooting investigations begins on Chicago area expressways
Illinois State Police announced that the installation of over 200 cameras has begun on Chicago area expressways to help combat the massive rise in expressway shootings. The Illinois State Police (ISP), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), began installing license plate reading cameras. Earlier this […]