Grand Prairie Police receive grant funding for traffic enforcement
While some of the funding can be used for training, the bulk of it goes to pay officers overtime to conduct traffic enforcement with the focus on speed, seatbelt, and DWI enforcement.
"This is important to note, since most officers on the street are answering calls for service and often don't have the time to focus on traffic enforcement. This allows for additional resources to patrol specifically for these types of violations," said Sgt Eric Hansen, Traffic Division Supervisor.
The Grand Prairie Police Department has operated a STEP program with both state and local funding for over 25 years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recognized the Grand Prairie Police Department for using its STEP program to combat crime through increased traffic enforcement.
The department will use the funding to staff additional DWI enforcement officers during the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday period beginning next week and continuing through January 2nd.
Source: Grand Prairie Police Department
