Section 20 ILCS 2605/2605-30 - Division of Patrol (formerly State Troopers)The Division of Patrol shall exercise the following functions and those in Section 2605-35:
(1) Cooperate with federal and State authorities requesting utilization of the Illinois State Police's radio network system under the Illinois Aeronautics Act.(2) Exercise the rights, powers, and duties of the Illinois State Police under the Illinois State Police Act.(2.5) Provide uniformed patrol of Illinois highways and proactively enforce criminal and traffic laws.(4) Exercise the rights, powers, and duties of the Illinois State Police vested by law in the Illinois State Police by the Illinois Vehicle Code.(5) Exercise other duties that have been or may be vested by law in the Illinois State Police.(6) Exercise other duties that may be assigned by the Director in order to fulfill the responsibilities and to achieve the purposes of the Illinois State Police.(7) Provide comprehensive law enforcement services to the public and to county, municipal, and federal law enforcement agencies, at their request.(8) Patrol Illinois highways with the intent to interdict crime and ensure traffic safety while assisting citizens during times of need.Amended by P.A. 103-0034,§ 10, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by P.A. 102-0538,§ 195, eff. 8/20/2021.Renumbered from 20 ILCS 2605/55a-2 by P.A. 91-239, eff. 1/1/2000, and P.A. 92-16, eff. 6/28/2001. P.A. 91-239, eff. 1/1/2000; 91-760, eff. 1/1/2001.