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4 <br /> rumble strips. Radar speed signs are a proven trattic calming solution to raise the speed awareness of oncoming drivers. Studies <br /> repeatedly show that when alerted by a radar sign, speeders WILL slow down up to 80% of the time. Typical average speed <br /> reductions are 10-20%, and overall compliance with the posted speed limit will increase by 30-60%. <br /> Orange County has continued to see an increase in speeding violations. Speeding continues to be a leading cause of crashes <br /> within our county. With funding for one Radar, more officers can be placed in areas to combat this concern. Our hope is that <br /> more enforcement leads to less crashes. <br /> To be completed by law enforcement agencies seeking first year grant: <br /> Provide the agency's number of sworn officers 105 <br /> Does the agency currently have a dedicated traffic or DWI unit? Yes No Q <br /> If a dedicated traffic or DWI unit exists, how many officers are assigned to the unit? <br /> For applicants requesting enforcement grants, please provide the following county fatality rankings: <br /> Information cbe located . <br /> htt s://connect.ncdot. ov/munici alities/Law-Enforcement/Pa es/Law-Enforcement-Re ortin .as PJ <br /> Overall Fatality Ranking: 48 <br /> Alcohol Fatality Ranking: 40 <br /> Unrestrained Fatality Ranking: 56 <br /> Speed Related Fatalities: 34 <br /> Other Applicable Rankings: (Specify) <br /> 'As part of this project all law enforcement agencies must enter traffic enforcement citations data of their agency for the past three <br /> Year 2017 Occupant Protection Citations 2 DWI Citations 34 Speed Citations 547 <br /> Year 2018 Occupant Protection Citations 3 DWI Citations 34 Speed Citations 388 <br /> Year 2019 Occupant Protection Citations 7 DWI Citations 64 Speed Citations 578 <br /> Goals and Objectives _(Provide at least one SMART(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely)goals and <br /> objectives. For more detailed information see `How to write an effective traffic safety project"located at. <br /> tt s✓/connect.ncdot.gov/munici alities/Law-EnforcemenbPa es/Law-Enforcement-Re odin .as x <br /> Goal#1: Promote highway safety within Region 5 with increased efforts to raise seatbelt use above 92.5% by September 30, <br /> 2021. Raise the law enforcement agency participation rate in Region 5 from the 2018-2019 average of 86% to an <br /> average of 94% reporting by September 30, 2021. <br /> Objectives: Conduct a minimum of four Law Enforcement County Coordinator(LECC) meetings to discuss current highway <br /> safety activities, GHSP issues, training opportunities, and legal updates and concerns. <br /> Gather LECC monthly reports, awarding 25 GHSP STEP system credits for Coordinators each month they submit <br /> one. <br /> Compile a quarterly regional report for GHSP that includes a summary of the reports from the LECC's and the <br /> activities by the RLEL. <br /> Promote nighttime seatbelt initiatives, GHSP campaigns and events within the region. <br /> Host annual "Kick Off' event meetings to set agendas, coordinate quarterly meetings and provide information flow <br /> regarding GHSP campaigns. <br /> Goal#2: <br /> Objectives: <br /> Goal#3: <br /> Version 1.0 Page 2 of 6 <br />