GIPD/Hall County Sheriff's Office Receive Grants

Distracted Driving continues to challenge the safety of Nebraska drivers. A recent study shows that about 10% of all drivers are distracted.  The key to reducing distracted driving is high visibility enforcement by utilizing saturation patrols/regular enforcement.  Even though the stop will be for another violation, drivers must perceive a risk of being caught. 

The Grand Island Police Department was awarded a $3,943.28 grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety for patrol officers to work approximately 56 hours of overtime to target people who are texting and driving.  This is part of the larger nationwide effort called “U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Mobilization” taking place Monday April 1st through Monday April 8th, 2024.  

NDOT Highway Safety Office has awarded the Hall County Sheriff's Office with funding to carry out a Selective Overtime Enforcement for the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. mobilization campaign from April 1 – 8, 2024. This enforcement will help to reduce fatal and serious distracted driving related injury crashes in Nebraska. NDOT Highway Safety will pay deputies overtime wages up to $4,500.