California,$148,000 grant adds muscle to Folsom PD traffic enforcement

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http://www.modbee.com/1417598/sacto-9-1-1-148000-grant-adds.html Sacto 9-1-1: $148,000 grant adds muscle to Folsom PD traffic enforcement By Cathy Locke - clocke@sacbee.com Buzz up! E-Mail Print reprint or license 0 Comments Text Size: tool nameclose tool goes here The Folsom Police Department will expand its traffic enforcement with special operations, thanks to a $148,000 grant recently awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety.
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant is to assist in dealing with traffic safety problems and to reduce the number of people killed and injured in traffic collisions, according to a Police Department news release.
The grant activities will specifically target motorcycle safety, DUI offenders, drivers with suspended or revoked licenses, red light running, speeding and seatbelt violations. Officials said this will be done through DUI/driver's license checkpoints and special enforcement operations.
The grant also provides funds to purchase a radar message board, radar feedback signs, DUI checkpoint supplies and overtime for officers to conduct special enforcement activities.
For the second year, the Folsom Police Department will participate in four special motorcycle safety enforcement operations. Extra officers will be on duty, patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists. Officers will crack down on traffic violations by motorcyclists and other vehicle drivers in an effort to prevent motorcycle collisions, injuries and deaths.