• Program offers $8 million in funding for state law enforcement agencies to conduct highway safety enforcement activities • Key focus areas: - Occupant protection - Impaired driving - Speed enforcement - Distracted driving - Pedestrian safety • Scope of work includes: 1. Conducting saturation patrols 2. Operating roadside safety checks 3. Running safety belt enforcement zones 4. Participating in mobilization enforcement campaigns 5. Maintaining sustained enforcement efforts • Important requirements: - Funding is for overtime/hireback hours only (no regular patrol) - Must achieve minimum enforcement contacts per hour - Citations are primary focus (limited warnings) - Must focus on areas identified in Illinois' County population model • Eligible applicants: State agencies only (e.g., State Police, Dept of Public Health) • Period of performance: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 • Allowable costs: - Personnel - Fringe benefits - Travel/mileage - Telecommunicators • Competitive award process with approximately 10 awards expected