SIKESTON – Education, public policy, enforcement, engineering and emergency response are at the core of making Missouri’s roads safer. That’s why the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety recently extended grant opportunities to local law enforcement agencies.
Regional grant funding is used to cover the cost of equipment in an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on roadways.
Last week, the Southeast Coalition finalized its list of grant recipients and awarded over $55,000 to support agencies throughout the 25-county region.
Perry County Sheriff’s Office: Portable Breathalyzer Test, Radar, Tint Meter
Ste. Genevieve Police Department: Portable Breathalyzer Test
“We are excited to give back to our communities and assist 26 local law enforcement agencies in driving Missouri toward zero roadway fatalities.” said Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety Representative Ashley Metelski. “These agencies are vital for emergency response in addition to enforcement.”
Equipment awarded includes flare kits, medical trauma kits, portable breathalyzer tests, radars, raincoats and traffic cones.
Other grant recipients:
Bernie Police Department- Reflective Vests
Cabool Police Department- Rain Jacket
Cape Girardeau Police Department- Traffic Cones
Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office- Portable Breathalyzer Test, Radar
Carter County Sheriff’s Office- Radar
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office- Radar
Fredericktown Police Department- Traffic Cones
Hartville Police Department- Portable Breathalyzer Test, Radar
Hayti Police Department- Portable Breathalyzer Test, Radar
Hornersville Police Department- Flare Alert Beacon Kit, Radar
Howell County Sheriff’s Office- Radar
Kennett Police Department- Radar
Licking Police Department- Radar
Malden Police Department- Rain Jackets
Mansfield Police Department- Portable Breathalyzer Test, Radar
Marble Hill Police Department- Medical Trauma Kits, Portable Breathalyzer Test
Miner Police Department- Portable Breathalyzer Test
Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office- Radar
Mountain Grove Police Department- Radar
New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office- Radar, Rain Jackets
Risco Police Department- Portable Breathalyzer Test
St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office- Portable Breathalyzer Test
Texas County Sheriff’s Office- Radar
Wright County Sheriff’s Office- Portable Breathalyzer Test, Radar