Rockford ranks second in most Illinois DUI arrests in 2024, survey shows

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WIFR) – A statewide survey says Aurora police made the most DUI arrests with Rockford coming in second place.

According to a survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM), Rockford’s 272 officers made 359 DUI arrests in 2024, a 32.5% increase from 2023’s 271 DUI arrests.

On the list of municipalities, Rockford ranks second for 2024. The press release even says in bold, italicized and underlined lettering, “Rockford has impressive increase in DUI arrests.”

Four Rockford Police Department officers are listed with DUI arrests: Robert Trout – 84; John Johnson – 72; Ryan Lane – 63; Christopher Boeke – 53.

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office led the charge of sheriff’s departments at the number one rank for DUI arrests at 387. Deputy Jonathan Humphries made the most with 59 DUI arrests.

AAIM has taken the annual survey of Illinois police departments for 35 years to “give recognition to the most productive departments and police officers,” and encourage officers and departments to continue doing so.

In the release, AAIM says of the almost 700 agencies contacted, 81% responded.

AAIM’s full survey dataset can be seen here:

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