Gadsden Police Department to Focus on Distracted Driving with new Safety Grant

Gadsden, AL – The City of Gadsden has been named the recipient of a grant that will help the Gadsden Police Department improve safety on our roadways. The City is receiving traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

The grant will allow our officers to conduct concentrated traffic enforcement in hot spots
where traffic violations and accidents are most common.
“Street safety is something that affects everyone, whether you’re on the highway or just
driving around your neighborhood,” said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “We’ve launched several programs tackling different aspects of street safety, and we’re grateful to be able to partner with the NHTSA and ADECA on this initiative.”

The ultimate goal is to reduce traffic accident -related injuries and fatalities with a focus on speeding, DUI, distracted driving (such as holding electronic devices while driving) and seat belt usage.

The funding is an ongoing grant for FY2026, and additional funding will be added quarterly to the initial $3,000 grant to meet current needs.

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