Orland Park, IL – The Orland Park Police Department has received a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant, funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation. The award will strengthen local efforts to reduce crashes and enhance roadway safety through targeted enforcement.
According to the department, the grant supports yearlong enforcement of key traffic laws focused on impaired driving, speeding, seat belt use, and distracted driving. “We are grateful for this grant, which allows us to step up enforcement of impaired driving, seat belt, speeding and other traffic safety laws,” said Police Chief Eric Rossi. “Our top priority is the safety of everyone on our roadways.”
The STEP program runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and will fund extra patrols during high-risk travel periods. Officers will focus on violations such as failure to yield, disobeying traffic signals, and driving under the influence.
The department will participate in statewide awareness efforts, including “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Click It or Ticket,” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” These initiatives are designed to remind motorists of the consequences of unsafe driving, especially during holiday and late-night hours when serious crashes are more frequent.
Officials say the goal of the program is simple — to save lives and keep Illinois roads safe for all drivers.
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