The Sheriff’s Office will seek funding in this program to obtain the equipment necessary to increase its ability for traffic enforcement and data collection regarding traffic violations. Speeding is a major factor in traffic deaths and injuries. The role of speeding in crashes is described in terms of its effect on the driver, the vehicle, and the road. Excessive speeding reduces the amount of time the driver has to react in a dangerous situation to avoid a crash, increases vehicle stopping distance, and reduces the ability of road safety structures (such as guardrails, impact attenuators, crash cushions, median dividers, and concrete barriers) to protect vehicle occupants in a crash. The enforcement of traffic-related laws and ordinances serves a vital role in any law enforcement agency.

The Sheriff’s Office intends to use the $26,389 in award money for a RADAR trailer and variable message systems for traffic enforcement and public education. As part of the grant application process, the Sheriff’s Office is required to make this announcement public, allowing for a review and comments of the application. If any citizen or any neighborhood or community organization wishes to review the application or comment, please contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Planning and Research Division at 410-836-5422.