The Village of Algonquin, IL
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Halloween STEP Grant Enforcement
The Algonquin Police Department today released the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts conducted through the federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program. These efforts, carried out between Oct. 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2026, were designed to reduce crashes and save lives on Illinois roadways.
During the STEP enforcement period, officers issued a total of fifteen citations and made two arrests. The breakdown includes:
- (8) speeding citations
- (1) distracted driving-night citation
- (4) “other” citations
These efforts were part of high-visibility traffic safety campaigns such as “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive High. Get a DUI”. The Halloween enforcement campaign took place from October 24th to November 3rd. By focusing on the most hazardous driving behaviors – including impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and failure to wear seatbelts – the Algonquin Police Department worked to keep roadways safe and prevent serious crashes.
“The goal of this enforcement was to make our roads safer for everyone,” said Sgt. Jason Burzynski. “By targeting the leading causes of crashes, we aimed to save lives and send a clear message that unsafe driving will not be tolerated.”
The STEP grant was funded with federal highway safety funds and administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of a statewide effort to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities.
