Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards $442K in Grant Funding to the Arizona Department of Public Safety in Federal Fiscal Year 2027
- For Immediate Release -
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was awarded $442,214 in grant funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZ GOHS) for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (October 2026 – September 2027). The funding will support statewide traffic safety enforcement, operational communications, and crime laboratory services, strengthening efforts to reduce fatal and injury collisions on Arizona’s roads.
AZDPS values its ongoing partnership with AZ GOHS and appreciates the continued support invested in improving roadway safety across the state. This collaboration reinforces the department’s commitment to protecting the public through consistent, proactive enforcement and targeted safety initiatives.
Grant funding has been designated for the following areas:
• $40,000 – Occupant Protection Enforcement
• $15,000 – Operational Communications Support
• $125,214 – Crime Lab Support
• $50,000 – DUI/Impaired Driver Enforcement
• $35,000 – Distracted Driver Enforcement
• $42,000 – Accident Investigation Support
• $135,000 – Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
AZDPS remains dedicated to promoting safe travel on Arizona’s highways and ensuring that troopers have the resources necessary to serve communities statewide.
