PCC-DPS Receives Federal Funds from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

March 9, 2012

Tucson, AZ – In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roads, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is partnering with Pima Community College’s Department of Public Safety (PCC-DPS) and other local law enforcement agencies to reduce incidents and accidents, to educate the public on the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence, and to promote and enhance child passenger safety.

PCC-DPS has received $15,000 in federal funds from the GOHS to enhance DUI enforcement at PCC’s campuses and surrounding patrol areas. 

The funds will allow PCC-DPS to conduct multiple DUI Task Force Details, increasing the number of contacts and arrests. That will reduce alcohol-related collisions, injuries and fatalities. 

“The funding also will allow PCC-DPS to decrease youth alcohol violations by educating area youth regarding the consequences of alcohol consumption,” said Stella Bay, executive director of PCC’s Department of Public Safety.