NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee law enforcement is getting hundreds of millions of dollars to help them patrol the roads.

Departments from across the state are getting a piece of the more than $33 million in federal grants.

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Sumner County prosecutors said a lot of hard work goes into investigating driving while intoxicated cases.

"There isn't many more things in our day-to-day lives that are more dangerous than alcohol and drug related drivers," Sumner County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Dean said.

That's why they're thankful the government supports their mission with a $270,000 grant that helps them keep up their staff and training.

The funding is part of a $33.5 million grant from the Tennessee Highway S

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