Richland County Sheriff’s Office Receives $82,442 Traffic Safety Grant
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has received $82,442.42 in federal funding to support traffic safety efforts during the 2026–27 federal fiscal year.
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office awarded the grant through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The money originates with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is distributed to safety partners across Ohio.
“These funds are critical in ensuring that we are working diligently to keep our local roadways safe,” Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon said in a Sept. 23 news release. He said the office will focus on reducing crashes, speeding and impaired driving while increasing seat belt use.
The state’s traffic safety priorities also include motorcycle safety and young drivers. Grant proposals are reviewed competitively, with funding directed toward projects expected to reduce fatal crashes or improve traffic safety systems.
