Case Date:

9/8/2022

Greetings. In my experience, as well as observations, it does not appear that there is much, if any, enforcement of the Hands-Free Driving state law that went into effect in 2019 in the City of Bloomington. There also doesn't seem to be much accountability to that law as in my experience, the person who rear-ended me told the BPD officer she hit me because she was looking at her phone, but following too close was on the citation and not distracted driving. Why is that? I was told that he didn't want to put more than one reason down. Well, why not distracted driving as that is what she admitted to? Also, there doesn't seem to be any sort of a public safety education campaign in any way... I could imagine that the social media accounts would be a great place for a weekly, bi-weekly, or even monthly Public Safety Announcement (PSA) for some friendly reinforcement, reminders, remedial lessons, etc. about the laws that provide structure around driving a couple ton heavy potentially lethal machine around these safe and civil streets. I think Bloomington motorists need a few reminders on some general laws about operating a motor vehicle, especially the hands-free driving state law. Can someone please speak a bit to this concern of mine? Much obliged for your time.

Case Date:

8/24/2022

Homeless people sleeping in the woods across from the residence townhomes. They're making residents feel unsafe and unable to sit on their porches. They're leaving tremendous amounts of trash and human waste in the entire area. Have contacted police multiple times to report the trespassing.

Case Date:

8/6/2022

black Ford escape has been parked without moving for several months. License AXP328

Case Date:

7/28/2022

People living inside of a van and using it for storage. Also, using an RV for storage. This goes against Bloomington City Code: 20.04.060

Case Date:

7/27/2022

People are living out of a maroon van that is parked in front of the house. Trash and debris everywhere around this house. Possible drug use going on as well.

Case Date:

7/4/2022

Mitsubishi Spyder silver 514TWW all tires are flat, Registration expired 2 years ago. It is unsafe as the roads in the neighborhood are already narrow and is an impediment to pedestrian and motor traffic.

Case Date:

7/1/2022

This orange neon was left in front of our house a week and a half ago. The owner said it would only be a couple of days but we haven’t seen or spoken to him since. We park our 2 vehicles in front of the house and this car is making it difficult.

Case Date:

5/31/2022

Abandoned for at least 2 months, smashed front, expired plates. A hazard to pedestrians and cyclists in a street that is without sidewalks.

Case Date:

5/27/2022

Two cars, one blue Buick Ultra VJ4249 and a beige GMC Jimmy 168EHP, have been abandoned for at least the past two months in front of 3508 and 3514 E. Park Lane.

Case Date:

5/26/2022

Multiple junk vehicles. Corner of W Grey Street and N North Street.