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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2019-2020

Fund: General
Department: Police Division: Traffic

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Traffic Division is responsible for the identification of problematic locations in residential and major thoroughfares and to respond
utilizing personnel and equipment to gain compliance of all applicable traffic laws. Problematic locations include: high traffic areas,
areas where traffic complaints are received, and identified locations where collisions occur. The Division investigates non-injury, injury
and fatality accidents, to include case preparation and testifying in court, when necessary.

The Division partners with the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote highway
safety campaigns in regards to seatbelt usage and impaired driving.

FY 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Attended five Motorcycle Skills Training and Demonstrations.
∗ Trained two new motor officers.
∗ Hosted motorcycle rodeo and skills competition.

FY 2019-2020 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Transformation
∗ Provide a visible presence in school zones and take enforcement action as needed.
∗ Respond to a minimum of 80% of all traffic accidents that occur during working hours.
Organizational Excellence
∗ Supplement and assist the Patrol Division during periods of heavy call loads and/or critical incident management situations.

Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Respond to citizen complaints regarding areas of traffic concern, determine the severity of the issue, and take appropriate
enforcement measures to reduce any problems.

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