Hoopeston Police Department
Non-Emergency Phone Number: 217-283-5196
This is for Police & Fire Only Non-Emergency
24 hours a day & 7 a days a week
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Scott's Law
Also known as the "Move Over" Law, Scott's Law was named in remembrance of Lieutenant Scott Gillen
of the Chicago Fire Department who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while assisting
at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Scott's Law mandates that when approaching any police or other emergency vehicle stopped along the
roadway, you must:
• Change lanes if possible
• Always reduce speed, but reduce greatly if unable to change lanes
• Proceed with increased caution
An authorized emergency vehicle under Scott's Law, includes any vehicle authorized by law to be
equipped with oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights (under Section 12-215 of this Code) while
the owner or operator of the vehicle is engaged in their official duties. This includes emergency
vehicles, Illinois Department of Transportation {IDOT) vehicles, and snowplows, among others.
Violation of Scott's Law
A person found to be in violation of Scott's Law faces a fine of not more than $10,000. The
offender may be found to be an aggravated offender if driving under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or any other intoxicating compounds at the time of the violation. If this is the case, the
offender is subject to the following suspensions of driving privileges:
• 90 days to 1 year if the violation results in damage to the property of another person
• 180 days to 2 years if the violation results in injury to another person
• 2 years if the violation results in the death of another person
Hoopeston Police DepartmentChief of Police:
Chris P. Kelnhofer
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- SGT. Quentin Morgan
SGT. Marvin Dobkins
Investigators:
Inv.
Inv. Ron Cade
Inv. Anthony Linares
Patrol Officers:
Jacob Kruse
Joshua Douglas Part Time Officer
Andrew Xiong
Brodee Herman
Brant Ramos
Luke Hickman
Dispatchers:
Teresa Hayes
Amanda Thorn
Laruen Linares
Tom Bookwalter
Kellie Clifton Part Time
Jacki Pasquale Part Time