EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department’s Safe Communities Program received a $70,000 grant that is designed to help combat speeding, drunk driving, underage drinking and driving and other safety concerns, the department said.
The grant was announced during a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Police Headquarters in Central El Paso and was awarded through State Farm and its Good Neighbor Citizen Company Grant program.
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“This generous funding will significantly bolster the department’s efforts to enhance community safety. The grant will be directed toward specific initiatives designed to address critical issues such as speeding, drunk driving, underage drinking and driving, distracted driving, pedestrian safety, and seat belt awareness. With this support, the department will be able to purchase essential traffic safety items, camera equipment, and other educational materials aimed at promoting and educating the community about the importance of traffic safety,” the Police Department said in a news release.
The Police Department said that State Farm has been a “consistent partner” in supporting the department’s Safe Communites’ initiatives since 2019.
“With this new funding, the El Paso Police Department-Safe Communities is poised to make a significant impact on the safety of our roads, further strengthening the bond between the department and the community it serves,” the Police Department said.
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