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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2020-2021

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 2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Received $12,000 through Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEPS) grant funding. This funding will be used primarily to fund
overtime expenses incurred while officers carry out traffic enforcement in identified areas of the City experiencing a higher than
normal level of crime and traffic violations.
∗ The Traffic Division has issued over 50+ citations for speeding in excess of 100 MPH on both managed and unmanaged lanes.

FY 2020-2021 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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