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4 <br /> -guidance and coor ina ion efforns oflFie LE sL reporfing aclFvities rom campaign events occur.-RegionaF1Ks encourage non- <br /> participating agencies to commit to GHSP's campaigns using phone calls, in-person visits and/or regional emails. <br /> Proposed Solution (Begin with a one-sentence summary of your project. Then describe in detail how your proposed project will address the problem <br /> identified in the"Statement of Problem"section): <br /> A Regional Law Enforcement Liaison serves as coordinator and organizer for highway safety activities in their respective region. <br /> Efforts to continue to promote and involve law enforcement agencies in these lifesaving endeavors are of paramount importance <br /> to this statewide program. To this end, LELs are required to host events, attend and conduct meetings, assist County <br /> Coordinators with organizing highway safety campaigns, and encouraging agencies to report activities. <br /> Budget Justification (Provide a detailed explanation of the costs associated with proposed project): <br /> The Orange County Sheriffs Office has continued to see speeding as a frequent cause of vehicle crashes. Most enforcement <br /> takes place on major roadways due to their high crash volume, Speeding continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our <br /> State. With funding for one additional RADAR and LIDAR, more officers can be placed in areas to combat this concern. Our <br /> hope is that more enforcement leads to fewer crashes. <br /> The purpose of radar speed signs is to slow cars down by making drivers aware when they are driving at speeds above the <br /> posted limits. They are used as a traffic calming device in addition to or instead of physical devices such as speed bumps and <br /> rumble strips. Radar speed signs are a proven traffic 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%. Data captured from the <br /> sign's software will track vehicle counts, speeds, and time of day. This data will be used direct patrols at the correct time. <br /> Software used with the speed display sign may record speeds of vehicles passing by, calculate traffic counts, indicate when <br /> speeding is most prevalent, and calculate the average vehicle speed by each hour or for the entire the sign was operating <br /> Travel Justification (Provide justification for all travel expenses) <br /> In-state travel and out-of-state funds will be used for travel to perform LEL functions, trainings, and responsibilities. Some of the <br /> funds may be used to attend traffic safety conferences and trainings. Some examples would be the NCGHSP's traffic safety <br /> conference, the annual Lifesaver's national conference, the GHSA annual conference and similar training related to traffic safety <br /> enforcement and education. <br /> Provide the agency's number of sworn officers 120 <br /> Does the agency currently have a dedicated traffic or DWI unit? Yes C No r <br /> If a dedicated traffic or DWI unit exists, how many officers are assigned to the unit? <br /> htt s://connect.ncdot. ov/munici alities/Law-EnforcerenUPa es/Law-Enforcement-Re ortin g.as x <br /> Overall Fatality Ranking: 34 <br /> Alcohol Fatality Ranking: 23 <br /> Unrestrained Fatality Ranking: 30 <br /> Speed Related Fatalities: 27 <br /> Other Applicable Rankings: (Specify) <br /> lr 2022 Occupant Protection Citations 7 DWI Citations 41 Speed Citations 135 <br /> ar 2023 Occupant Protection Citations i i DWI Citations J 51 Speed Citations 94 <br /> Year 2024 Occupant Protection Citations 11 DWI Citations 68 Speed Citations 410 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />