The Apache Junction Police Department has been bolstered by a series of grants from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), aimed at stepping up traffic enforcement and promoting public safety. Totaling $84,801 in funding, the initiative includes advancements in personnel and equipment designed to protect residents and visitors of Apache Junction from traffic-related incidents, accrding to the City of Apache Junction.
Among the grants, AJPD received $59,801, which will go toward the payment of overtime for officers and to directly purchase three high-tech Grappler devices. This investment is a part of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), which seeks to strategically reduce traffic incidents by enhancing enforcement and bolstering community outreach. In a similar vein, $15,000 was allocated specifically to support personnel overtime for DUI enforcement, aiming to intensively combat impaired driving, as detailed by the City of Apache Junction. The grants underscore a concerted effort to not just incrementally, but substantively improve traffic safety measures.
Two additional grants of $5,000 each further the department's commitment to keeping its roads safe. One will underpin the Occupant Protection initiative, focusing on child safety seat compliance and seat belt use, while the other grant will fortify efforts geared towards pedestrian and bicycle safety. Each enriches the department's resources, facilitating the expansion of targeted operations to ensure compliance and protect the welfare of non-motorist road users.
To remain current on the Apache Junction Police Department's tactics and successes in traffic safety enhancement, the department has encouraged residents to follow along through various social media platforms. Venues such as Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor have been pinpointed to regularly communicate updates on these critical initiatives, as per the City of Apache Junction. For those seeking more direct or detailed inquiries, the department has provided the contact information for Public Safety Information Officer Rayna Steffen, who can be reached via email at [email protected].
