Fire Department chosen to promote
“Scott’s Law”

Lt. Governor Corinne Wood recently chose the Berkeley Fire Department as the filming site for a series of Public Service Announcements promoting legislation known as “Scott’s Law”, which would increase penalties for motorists who injure or kill a fire fighter, police officer or other emergency roadway worker who is responding to an accident.

The legislation was introduced after Chicago Fire Lieutenant Scott Gillen was struck and killed by a vehicle passing an accident scene. The PSA’s, which will air on television beginning in April, also seek to increase the public’s awareness of safety at accident scenes.

All Berkeley residents are encouraged to support this legislation by signing an online petition at
http://www.state.il.us./ltgov/scottslaw.htm

Lt. Governor visits Berkeley Fire Department during filming of Public Service Announcements

Lt. Governor Corinne Wood (pictured at right) recently chose the Berkeley Fire Department as the filming site for a series of Public Service Announcements promoting legislation known as “Scott’s Law”, which would increase penalties for motorists who injure or kill a fire fighter, police officer or other emergency roadway worker who is responding to an accident.

The legislation was introduced after Chicago Fire Lieutenant Scott Gillen was struck and killed by a vehicle passing an accident scene.
The PSA’s, which will air on television beginning in April, also seek to increase the public’s awareness of safety at accident scenes.

Wood filmed the PSA’s at the Berkeley Fire Department on Friday, March 16. Residents are encouraged to support this important legislation by logging on and signing an online petition at: http://www.state.il.us./ltgov/scottslaw.htm.  

Later this spring, the petition will be presented to Governor George Ryan and members of the Illinois General Assembly to show the public’s support of this measure. Please encourage your friends and family to also visit this web site and sign this online petition. Your support of “Scott’s Law” will help ensure the passage of this important legislation and will increase the safety of emergency personnel on the job throughout Illinois. The Village of Berkeley is proud to have been chosen to help support this worthwhile cause.