Buffalo Grove Police Department Wins 2016 ‘Motor Vehicle Safety Award’

Submission by the village of Buffalo Grove

BUFFALO GROVE, IL - The Buffalo Grove Police Department has been selected as the winner of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety award, one of four competition categories that were part of the 2016 National Law Enforcement Safety Challenge.

The department competed against 163 sheriff’s and municipal agencies from across the country.

“This is an excellent accomplishment, and the men and women of the department are honored for being selected to receive this prestigious award,” said Sergeant Anthony Goldstein.

Each year, a board selects agencies from throughout the U.S. that excel in their approach to traffic safety issues. Programs are evaluated on problem identification, policies, planning, training, public information and education, in addition to enforcement outcomes.

Other competition categories for the challenge include Speed Enforcement, Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection.

Goldstein added that traffic safety is one of the core principles for the Buffalo Grove Police Department, and the milestone highlights the dedication shown by the entire department.

The National Law Enforcement Challenge is a traffic safety recognition program supported by a cooperative agreement between the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is held in partnership with the National Sheriffs' Association, the Governors Highway Safety Association, and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

Visit the National Law Enforcement Challenge website for more information.