Traffic safety and enforcement is a core function with the Corcoran Police Department and is an essential task in helping keep the community and those that travel in Corcoran safe. In achieving the goal of enhanced traffic enforcement and safety, the Corcoran Police Department have participated in the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement Program for over 13 years. TZD is a state program funded though grant money obtained by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. The program provides funds to pay for wages for officers to provide extra traffic enforcement throughout the year. This will be accomplished by high visible enforcement. Participation in the program is expected to reduce the number of alcohol related accidents, decrease the number of speed related accidents, increase the use of seat belts, and decrease distracted driving.
The Corcoran Police have been part of this program for over 13 years. In the past, Corcoran Police have partnered with several agencies with one agency being the fiscal lead. This year, each agency must apply for their own grant. Corcoran Police and nearby cities have agreed to still assist each other and provide high visibility enforcement.
The grant awarded to Corcoran is $11,650
- Consider a motion to approve the City of Corcoran’s participation in the TZD program and accept the grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
- Provide staff with other direction.
Consider a motion to approve City of Corcoran’s participation in the Toward Zero Death Program and approval of Resolution 2026-76.
Consider a motion to authorize