The Storey County Sheriff's Office made significant progress toward its objective of zero fatalities on local roads when it received a donation of an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger.
Thomas and Deborah Hayward, local business owners, donated the car, which the Sheriff's Office says is a much-needed addition to the department's STEER Unit, which is headed by Deputy David Ranson.
To promote responsible driving, the STEER Unit (Safe Traffic Education and Enforcement Response) places a strong emphasis on preventative actions.
The recently acquired Dodge Challenger SXT will be outfitted as a patrol car and used for traffic safety initiatives, education campaigns, and community outreach events provided by the Sheriff's Office.
By adding this car to its fleet, the STEER Unit says it hopes to raise public awareness and involvement through community activities while discouraging risky driving practices.
For many years, the Storey County Sheriff's Office has been dealing with a large number of traffic-related accidents, which prompted the creation of the STEER Unit.
The Storey County Sheriff's Office says that zero fatalities are the ultimate aim that the STEER Unit is still dedicated to achieving. The Haywards' gift emphasizes how important community support is to realizing this goal.
