Upstate Police Agencies Win Dodge Chargers

"Upstate Police Agencies Win Dodge Chargers" - courtesy of GreenvilleOnline.com

Spartanburg, SC - Three Upstate law enforcement agencies -- out of more than 160 statewide -- have been awarded Dodge Charger police vehicles for excelling in a nine-month long traffic enforcement initiative.

The vehicles were awarded to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, the Travelers Rest Police Department and the Anderson Police Department.

The Anderson Police Department also was awarded a checkpoint trailer and equipment.

The Highway Patrol and State Transport Police also received incentive items.

The agencies were acknowledged for increasing safety belt use, slowing down speeders and reducing impaired and aggressive driving. The initiative ran from Dec. 14, 2007 to Sept. 1, 2008.

South Carolina Department of Public Safety Director Mark Keel said, ""Because these vehicles will be used strictly for traffic enforcement, the communities that these agencies serve are the true winners. High-visibility patrols are instrumental in reducing traffic collisions, which in turn saves lives.""

Next year, up to 16 cars and two SUVs, all fully equipped with police packages, will be awarded. To qualify to win a car, agencies will participate in a traffic initiative focusing on DUI enforcement.