Public Safety

Questions about Schaumburg’s Red Light Camera Program

July 21st, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Public Safety

So why did the Village create a program to solve a problem which never existed?

Was Schaumburg Scammed By Red Speed, Elected Officials On Red Light Cameras?

July 10th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Public Safety

Why did the Village Board and Mayor Larson choose to listen to the slick salespeople of the Red Speed company instead of the informed citizens of Schaumburg?

Schaumburg Mayor Ignored Red Light Camera Warnings

July 1st, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Features, Public Safety

So what changed in Schaumburg that caused Mayor Larson to reverse his position 180 degrees? Two words. Political Pressure.

Wait Just a Second on Red Light Cameras & Traffic Safety

March 19th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Public Safety, Schaumburg Politics, Transportation

Lost in the shuffle of the red light camera debate is a proven method to reduce intersection crashes, extending the duration of yellow lights.

Schaumburg police: Man tried to lure child into van

March 16th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Public Safety

Anyone with information about the incident or the man being sought should call the Schaumburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at (847) 882-3534.

District 54 rightly cancels DARE program

December 19th, 2008 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Education, Public Safety

When faced with an ineffective program and limited resources what should you do?

What are red light cameras really used for?

November 25th, 2008 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Public Safety, Transportation

Hint, it’s not about safety. At least 9 comprehensive studies show that red light Cameras actually increase accidents.

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