Successful traffic safety activities conducted by Kimball Police Department warranted a federal grant of $2,000 from the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). According to the OTS, the Kimball Police Department demonstrated extraordinary commitment and achievement in reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries in 2003. The Safe and Sober Challenge program grant was presented to Chief Todd Rohloff by OTS Feb. 3. The Kimball Police Department plans to use the grant to enhance their traffic safety enforcement in their community. “We are honored to have the opportunity to continue to make the roads safer in Kimball,” says Chief Rohloff. “This grant enables us to conduct critical traffic safety projects and activities.” The awards are based on the merits of the activities that law enforcement agencies conducted in 2003, including traffic safety community programs, enforcement, officer training, public and media relations, and presentations. “The Kimball Police Department is a successful model for all Minnesota law enforcement agencies,” said Kathy Swanson, director of OTS. “Their proactive traffic safety initiatives have saved lives.” The Safe and Sober Challenge program is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by OTS. Safe and Sober is designed to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
