ILLINI - University of Illinois Campus, U of I

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)- The Champaign City Council approved a resolution to extend the City's policing partnership with the University of Illinois, during Tuesday night's meeting.

The Champaign Police Department is understaffed and this partnership will help have dedicated police services for the campus-town area. 

U of I Police will primarily be assisting with patrol needs such as accidents and traffic control. 

The City will pay U of I just over $1.1 million per year for two years. There is an option to add a third year.

The resolution passed unanimously.

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