The Simi Valley Police Department in Ventura County, California, Receives a 113,000 Dollar Traffic Safety Grant: Announced November 3 and Running Through September 2027, After a September 19 Checkpoint Screened 886 Cars
The Simi Valley Police Department in Ventura County, California, has received a 113,000 dollar grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The grant was announced on November 3, 2026, and runs through September 2027.
The funding will pay for DUI checkpoints and patrols, enforcement against speeding and phone use while driving, joint operations with other agencies, and training on drug impaired driving.
Sergeant Josh McAlister said the grant will help the department reduce preventable collisions.
At a checkpoint the department held on Madera Road on September 19, 2026, officers screened 886 cars and cited 6 drivers for license problems.
Source: Simi Valley Police Department
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