Law Enforcement

Every state has areas where law enforcement likes to hang out to target speeders and hand out tickets. There's one map that shows Illinois really is just one big speed trap.

Illinois highways at night can be a dangerous place, but state police in the Land of Lincoln are doing something about it and have revealed a sudden crackdown on interstate crimes that has had incredible results.

It takes a lot of resources when you want to obtain weapons from those who shouldn't have them. Many Illinois law enforcement agencies just received $1.5 million dollars to help the effort of removing firearms from the hands of those who are considered dangerous.

I have had many friends and family who either have or currently do serve in law enforcement and I don't know any of them that do it for the money. That being said, there's a big bonus awaiting graduates of the Illinois State Police academy beginning July 1.

One of the most common interactions between officers and civilians is changing.

It's amazing what you can accomplish in a week. The Illinois State Police proved that point as they just completed a terrifying crackdown in Chicagoland and have the scars to prove it.

I hate to admit it, but I've been pulled over a few times in my life by law enforcement. Somehow I've been lucky enough that I've only got one ticket. (I think the real trick is to be polite). One thing I've noticed before is that each time the officer comes up to the car and touches the top of the trunk or the tail light...

When it comes to engaging with law enforcement in the state of Illinois, do you know all of your rights? If they knock on your door, what can you do?

No one wants to hear a member of law enforcement or a judge say to them "Ignorance of the law is no excuse," because that generally means that you're in deep trouble.

The Rockford Police Department currently has over 300 officers, and they are looking for some men and women that want to join the team.