The Peoria Police Department recently received three grants totaling $169,720 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Funding will go to DUI/impaired driving enforcement; pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement and education; and selective traffic enforcement programs.

The grants will provide funding through September 2026.

Nearly $78,300 will go to DUI/impaired driving enforcement to support personnel services, such as overtime, materials and supplies including breath test devices, and equipment such as breath test instruments to enhance DUI/impaired driving enforcement throughout Peoria.

“These funds will allow personnel to conduct intensive patrols during identified holidays and special events where there is an increase of alcohol consumption, as well as continue participati

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