The Tennessee Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that $14.9 million in Highway Safety Grant Awards were awarded.
Hamilton County law enforcement will receive about 428,208. Bradley County agencies will receive about $12,600, according to the Department of Transportation website.
“The Governor’s Highway Safety Office mission is to save lives and reduce injuries on Tennessee roadways through leadership, innovation, coordination, and program support in partnership with other public and private organizations,” the department said in a release. “The grants awarded will be used to promote this mission.”
The largest of Hamilton County’s grants, $153,441, will be used for DUI prosecution, according to the website.
The Chattanooga Police Department will receive $50,016 for its Chattanooga Drives Safe and Sober program. Collegedale police are expected to see $20,000 while East Ridge and Lookout Mountain police are each getting $5,000. Red Bank has been approved for a $15,000 grant for a program combating aggressive drivers.