Grant Award Details
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office received a $106K traffic safety grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The funding covers Federal Fiscal Year 2026, running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office grant supports law enforcement agencies in areas with repeated roadway fatalities. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Lorain County recorded an average of 25 fatal crashes between 2022 and 2024.
Purpose of the Funding
Sheriff Jack Hall said the Lorain County traffic safety grant will allow deputies to increase patrols and traffic enforcement. They will focus on violations tied to serious crashes, such as impaired and distracted driving, speeding, and seat belt violations. The Sheriff’s Office also plans to emphasize proper use of child safety seats.
Deputies will participate in national initiatives like Click It or Ticket in Lorain County and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Ohio. These campaigns combine local enforcement with statewide and national outreach.
Unanswered Questions
The press release did not explain how the Lorain County Sheriff traffic grant will be spent in detail. It remains unclear whether the money will fund more patrol hours, new equipment, or public education programs. The release also did not indicate how this award compares with past years or whether similar grants went to other counties.
The statement also left open where deputies will concentrate enforcement efforts. It did not specify if patrols will focus on high-crash corridors or extend across the entire county. The Sheriff’s Office has not outlined how it will measure results, such as tracking reductions in crashes or traffic violations.
Sheriff’s Statement
“I am extremely pleased that our office has been awarded this grant,” Sheriff Hall said. “Traffic safety—and the overall well-being of our community—remains a top priority for my staff.”
The Sheriff’s Office said it will use the funding to improve Lorain County roadway safety and reduce the number of fatal crashes.