Sophisticated computer analysis aids in this task. Charges, when appropriate, are then brought forward. Hit and Run investigations and crashes involving Will County vehicles are also investigated by the Traffic Division. Enforcement Traffic Deputies patrol in unmarked squad cars equipped with dual antenna moving radar units. These cars are also equipped with advanced hand held laser units.
Enforcement is prioritized to areas where there is a high rate of traffic crashes.
Other priority areas include response to citizen complaints regarding ongoing traffic violations, school zones, and school bus stop arm complaints. All Traffic Deputies have also attended numerous truck enforcement courses and portable weight scales are utilized on County and Township Roadways, where appropriate. Engineering Traffic Division clerical personnel are responsible for entering information on all crashes investigated by Department Personnel into databases. Reports then are generated and high crash locations are identified and analyzed. This information is then shared with the Will County Highway Department and all Township Highway Departments.