10/13/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Anderson Police Department Awarded $70,000 Grant for DUI, Speeding, and Distracted Driving Program to Increase Safety on Roads
The Anderson Police Department announces today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.
Traffic Officer Mayfield said “This grant is very important to the Department as it helps keep the motoring public, pedestrians, and citizens of Anderson safe. This grant allows the Anderson Police Department to field additional officers to conduct proactive DUI patrols and enhanced traffic enforcement throughout the year without costing the city additional resources. The Department is grateful to be awarded this grant for the 2026-2027 year”
The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:
• DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.
• High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law.
• Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
• Enforcement operations focused on top driving violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.
• Community presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
• Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.
“Traffic safety begins with everyday decisions,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. “When we address the risky driving behaviors that put everyone on the road in danger, including speeding, distraction, and impairment, we can prevent crashes and save lives. By supporting enforcement efforts and educating communities, we’re helping to build a safety culture where looking out for others and safe travel behaviors are the norm.”
The grant program runs through September 2027.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
