Glendora Police Receive Grant For Traffic Safety Enforcement

GLENDORA, CA — The Glendora Police Department has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing serious injuries and deaths on local roads, officials announced on Tuesday.

The grant will fund programs through September 2027, including driving under the influence checkpoints and patrols, distracted driving enforcement and operations targeting dangerous driving behaviors that put pedestrians and bicyclists at risk, according to the Glendora Police Department.

"We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety," Glendora Police Chief Chris Stabio said in a statement. "Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone."

Enforcement efforts will focus on violations that contribute to crashes, including speeding, failure to yield, running stop signs and red lights, and improper turns and lane changes. Officers also will conduct high-visibility operations targeting drivers who violate California's hands-free cellphone law.

The funding will support community presentations on distracted and impaired driving, speeding, and bicycle and pedestrian safety. The department also plans to collaborate with neighboring law enforcement agencies and provide specialized officer training.

Training programs will include Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Expert certification or recertification to help officers identify and evaluate suspected impaired drivers.

"Traffic safety begins with everyday decisions," California Office of Traffic Safety Director Stephanie Dougherty said in a statement. "When we address the risky driving behaviors that put everyone on the road in danger, including speeding, distraction, and impairment, we can prevent crashes and save lives."

The grant is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.