Illinois State Police Troop 5

Uniformed and investigative officer's work together to provide comprehensive law enforcement services to the public and many county, municipal and federal law enforcement agencies. Troopers patrol the highways, ensuring safer roadways by enforcing speed limits and traffic laws, conducting truck weight inspections and overseeing hazardous materials control while detectives known as "special agents" use state-of-the-art equipment and technology to investigate such crimes as homicide, sexual assault, vehicle theft, fraud and forgery. ISP agents, cooperating with federal and local police agencies, have helped crack international narcotics rings, solve mass murders and apprehend international terrorists. Across the state, uniformed officers also perform specialty functions. Specially trained canine (K-9) units and Special Weapons & Tactics teams may be called to aid in a wide range of emergencies or investigations, such as narcotics trafficking, searches for missing persons, and hostage situations. ISP also provides air operations support to search for missing persons, recover fugitives, spot illicitly grown marijuana, and help enforce traffic laws.

One of the goals of the Illinois State Police is to: "Improve the quality of life for our citizens through unimpeachable integrity, public service, training and education." The Illinois State Police Safety Education Unit helps fulfill that goal by offering a wide range of programs to civic groups, social clubs, classrooms, etc. District Safety Education Officers are available to present the following safety education programs: Abuse & Abduction Prevention, Active Shooter Response, Bike Safety, Bullying Prevention, Computer Crimes, Defensive Driving, Driver's Education, Drug Awareness, DUI Prevention, Farm Safety, Firearms Safety, Gangs, Motor Carrier Safety, Prom Night Safety, Safe Schools, Scams, School Bus Safety, Seat Belts & Child Safety Seats, Stranger Danger, Teen Drivers, Workplace Violence, Zero Tolerance. To schedule a safety presentation or program, please email the Safety Education Unit at ISP.Safety.Education@illinois.gov.