Naperville, IL
Municipality in Illinois
United States
Naperville, IL implemented a text-to-911 option for residents with compatible wireless services
The city of Naperville has implemented a text-to-911 option for residents who use Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile/Sprint wireless service. The text-to-911 option allows residents to message a request for police, fire, or emergency medical assistance but it does not currently offer picture, video, or translation services. The Naperville Police Department advises that residents only use this service if a phone call cannot be made during the emergency.
Naperville, IL
United States
Naperville, IL Police Department is testing body cameras from several companies in 6-10 week trial
The Naperville Police Department is testing body cameras that capture their actions when answering a call, interviewing witnesses, or making an arrest. The trial will take place over six to ten weeks with 26 voluntary participants from various units testing equipment from Motorola, Axon, and BodyWorn. The cost of a subscription service for equipment and cloud storage would be approximately $400,000 per year. The city's goal is to equip all 177 sworn officers with body cameras by fall of 2022.
Naperville, IL
United States
Naperville, IL created a GoFundMe fundraising campaign for first responders during COVID-19 pandemic
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce created a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to help local first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. This campaign was created in collaboration with the Downtown Naperville Alliance and local restaurants. The campaign has a $65,000 (USD) goal and the funds collected will provide individually packed meals to police, fire, and healthcare workers.
Naperville, IL
United States
Naperville, IL developed a 311 reporting app for neighborhood parks and facilities
Naperville Park District launched a new web app for residents to report issues in neighborhood parks and facilities. The app allows users to select from a menu of different issues. The user will also give their email address so that they can receive an update on the issue.
Naperville, IL
United States
Naperville, IL offers free wi-fi for beach goers during summer months
Naperville created a program with private companies to offer free WiFi to beach goers during summer months. Advertising space was offered to the equipment and service provider to make the entire operation free for the city. The current contract runs for 5 years.
Naperville, IL
United States
Naperville, IL implemented a centralized traffic management system
The City of Naperville implemented a centralized traffic management system. The system enables real-time, system wide programming of all the city's traffic lights. The city can also collect key data to help the city make decisions about traffic going forward.
Naperville, IL
United States