The Buckeye Police Department has been awarded over $190,000 in traffic safety grants, as reported by the city's official website. These funds come from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and are intended to enhance traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and community safety initiatives. Among the grants, one allocates more than $30,000 to bolster traffic investigations, covering expenses such as overtime, training, and supplies relevant to the precise reconstruction of crash sites, as reported by Buckeye, AZ.
Additionally, to increase the safety of those on foot and riding bikes, the Buckeye Police Department received funds exceeding $8,000 designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. This grant is purposed for helmets, a new police-ready bike, along with cones and traffic signs, to supplement the BPD Bike Patrol's resources, which casually aims to build better community relations and enhance law enforcement coverage at local events, as detailed by Buckeye, AZ.
DUI enforcement gets a significant boost with two new grants totaling $100,000, dedicated to financing officers' overtime, especially during task force operations. These funds will help in conducting saturation patrols and maintaining a strong law enforcement presence on the roads during holidays and major events, looking to control traffic violations like distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving, Buckeye, AZ noted.
A portion of the grant money, specifically more than $14,000, will go towards training officers on how to properly install child safety car seats, enabling them to collaborate expertly with the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue Department. As per Buckeye, AZ, this training ensures that families in need are supported in securing their child passengers. The department received an additional grant exceeding $36,000, securing the purchase of handheld speed radar equipment, a provision crucial in the prevention of crashes by reinforcing speed enforcement.
