FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor police on Monday released the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts, conducted through the federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
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, Flossmoor's officers issued a total of 111 citations and made seven arrests. The breakdown includes:
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. By focusing on the most dangerous driving behaviors, the Flossmoor Police Department worked to keep roadways safe and to prevent serious crashes.
"The goal of this enforcement was to make our roads safer for everyone living in and traveling through our Village," says Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle. "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, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of a statewide effort to improve traffic safety and reduce fatalities.
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