Marana Police earns two grants for overtime funding and equipment
Marana Police earns two grants for overtime funding and equipment.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Marana Police Department two grants totaling $125,884 for overtime funding and equipment.
DUI/Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant – GOHS has awarded the Marana Police Department $60,000 in grant funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 to conduct DUI enforcement throughout the Town of Marana.
The goal of the funding is to reduce the incidence of alcohol and drug related driving, fatalities and injuries through enforcement, education, and public awareness.
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant – GOHS has awarded the Marana Police Department with $65,884 in grant funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 to conduct speed and traffic enforcement throughout the Town of Marana, and to purchase RADAR equipment.
The goal of this grant is to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries resulting from speeding, aggressive driving, red light running and other forms of risky driving behavior through enforcement, education and public awareness.
The Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is committed toward achieving zero fatalities on Arizona roadways.
Their mission is to create a comprehensive and coordinated approach integrating highway safety programs through leadership, funding, public awareness, and community engagement throughout Arizona.