Buckeye police awarded grants to combat impaired driving

BUCKEYE, AZ (October 28, 2026) The Buckeye Police Department has been awarded more than $76,000 in grants to help combat impaired driving. The funds are for fiscal year 2027 and were awarded through the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety in support of the Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement.

The goal of this grant is to reduce injuries and fatalities from alcohol and drug related crashes through targeted enforcement, education and public awareness. The Buckeye Police Department will use the funds for the following:

• Personnel Services (Overtime): Support overtime hours for DUI Abatement enforcement and related program activities.
• Employee-Related Expenses: Cover applicable employee-related expenses associated with agency overtime for DUI Abatement activities.
• Materials and Supplies: Purchase supplies and equipment necessary to support DUI Abatement program activities, including preliminary breath testing (PBT) devices, magnetic grips, blood alcohol test kits, printer paper, and an image scanner.

The Buckeye Police Department is committed to reducing devastating and deadly crashes caused by impaired driving and other traffic violations. The department thanks the Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement and the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety for their support of proactive traffic enforcement and community education efforts to improve roadway safety throughout Buckeye.