The Illinois State Police is now using a new state-of-the-art command vehicle as part of its law enforcement efforts.  The new vehicle is a 2025 Freightliner, and it replaces a vehicle used for 18 years.  

The Freightliner has high-definition cameras and monitors, more modern communication technology, real-time data access, and even slide outs to create a makeshift conference room.  The ISP will use this as a central hub for emergencies such as natural disasters, large-scale accidents, public events, and search-and-rescue operations.  They will also bring it out for display at community outreach events and safety demonstrations.  Brendan F. Kelly, ISP Director, says the vehicle will ensure the best technology available to them can be stationed where it’s needed most. 

The Office of Radiological Security under the U.S. Department of Energy provided the command vehicle.