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Police chief seeks participation in Tennessee Highway Safety Office traffic grant to fund enforcement and education
Summary
Chief Seymour asked commissioners to authorize participation in a nonmatching Tennessee Highway Safety Office grant of up to $79,999.90 to fund overtime, enforcement, education, and some training and conference expenses related to distracted and impaired‑driving enforcement.
Chief Seymour told commissioners he seeks approval for the city to participate in a Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) community traffic safety grant in a nonmatching amount not to exceed $79,999.90 (Resolution 25-1844). He said the grant typically funds overtime for officers to conduct traffic enforcement, supports officer presentations at schools, and covers conference or training fees for the Tennessee Highway Safety Office annual conference.
Seymour said the grant can fund efforts focused on distracted driving and/or impaired driving and that the department has sought this type of funding in prior years. He asked the commission to approve participation and acceptance of the grant if awarded; no formal vote was recorded during the work session.
