Platte County receives highway safety grant

COLUMBUS, Neb. -- The Platte County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a highway safety grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

Administrator for the NDOT highway Safety Office William Kovarik said the grant is to assist in getting two mobile radar units.

"Technology holds immense promise when it comes to mitigating human error," said Kovarik. "This equipment is vital in helping agencies to more effectively target reckless drivers, making roadways safer for motorists and passengers."

NDOT said that mobile radar speed detection equipment gives the agency reliable, advanced technology that will enhance speed control efforts. 

The grant is totaling up to $2,400 to help with the project.

"This grant will allow law enforcement to purchase equipment that will assist the agency in their mission to enhance public safety on our roadways," Kovarik said. "It provides the tools they require to focus on problematic traffic areas throughout Platte to promote safer roadways, and reduce speed related traffic, crashes, fatalities, and injuries."