Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Writer
Southeast District - The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety has awarded Law Enforcement Grants for 2014 to 19 agencies, in an effort to improve roadway safety in Southeast Missouri. Congratulations to the Bernie Police Department and Police Chief Justin Allen.
Executive members of the SE Coalition, which includes personnel from law enforcement agencies, health care advocates, state government agencies and private businesses, reviewed grants.
Awards were based on greatest need and the proposed impact on reducing fatalities and injuries on Missouri's highways. Verification of a departmental seat belt policy was required and agency involvement with the Coalition was also considered.
Law Enforcement Grants can be used to help cover the cost of overtime and equipment for DWI checkpoints, saturation patrols, and law enforcement. By partnering with local law enforcement, the SE Coalition hopes to decrease the number of fatal and disabling accidents in Southeast Missouri.
Agencies awarded funding include:
• Bell City Police Department
• Bloomfield Police Department
• Cape Girardeau Police Department
• Fredericktown Police Department
• Hayti Heights Police Department
• Houston Police Department
• Iron County Sheriff's Office
• Kennett Police Department
• Licking Police Department
• Miner Police Department
• Mountain Grove Police Department
• Mountain View Police Department
• Perry County Sheriff's
• Piedmont Police Department
• Pilot Knob Police Department
• Scott County Sheriff's Office
• Summersville Police Department
• West Plains Police Department
Applications are due each year by May 31st. If you would like more information about these grants here is the contact information:
Grants are carefully reviewed and awarded based on greatest need and the proposed impact on reducing fatalities and injuries. Verification of a departmental seat belt policy and agency involvement with the Coalition will also be considered.
Applications are available at www.savemolives.com/southeast/resources.html or by request. For more information please contact:
Sandy Taurone - Regional Contact for the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety
MoDOT, Southeast Region, 2675 N. Main, P.O. Box 160, Sikeston, MO 63801
Phone: 573-472-5388, Fax: 573-472-5265, E-Mail: Sandra.Taurone@modot.mo.gov
Lt. John R. Davis - Chairman for the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety
Cape Girardeau Police Department, 40 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-335-6621 x1095 E-Mail: JDavis@cityofcapegirardeau.org
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is a partnership of safety advocates including law enforcement agencies, health care providers, state and federal government agencies, planning organizations and advocacy groups that work to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes in Missouri.
For additional information, please visit www.savemolives.com/southeast/index.html.
