Important Information
There are several law changes that went into effect on January 1, 2010. Public Act 096-0131 which is amended to indicate that any person regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone or within a highway construction or maintenance speed zone. The exceptions to the law change pertain to emergency workers engaged in an emergency or if the telephone device is in a voice activated mode. Public Act 096-0130 prohibits any person from composing, reading, or sending an electronic message or text message while driving. The devices may be used if the driver is safely parked on the shoulder of the roadway or if the device is in hands free or voice activated modes.
The Premise Alert Program allows police agencies or agencies responsible for the Public Safety Answering Point (911) to collect information from citizens within the community pertaining to special circumstances. Agencies are then required to be able to identify and be aware of these situations when responding to calls or coming across individuals. A Special Needs person may have any conditions that require some sort of added attention or response on the part of the Police or Fire departments or other responders. This could include deafness, blindness, autism, mobility issues, inability to communicate, Alzheimer's disease, special medical needs or any condition that may affect the needs of the individual with regards to interactions with First Responders. The forms for this Premise Alert Program are available at the Geneseo Police Department 24 hours a day or on the web page for the police department.
Additional information is available on the police department web page. Select Departments - Police and choose from the categories on the right. You can also call the police department at (309)944-5141 any time of the day to have your questions answered.
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The Geneseo Police Department will work collaboratively with the public to enhance the image of a historic, Victorian community in order to maintain and improve the City's quality of life. The Police Department will safeguard Constitutional guarantees; retain personal and professional well being; sustain high standards for continuous excellence and improvement; preserve peace, order and safety; and exhibit loyalty and service to the citizens of the community.
The Police may be reached at 309-944-5141 or dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. Please Email
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with comments or concerns.
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