Marianna, Fla.(WDNews) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was recently recognized for its outstanding traffic safety efforts during the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Traffic Safety Challenge, an annual program sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation.
The challenge brings together agencies from across the state to improve traffic safety through training, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices. JCSO deputies participated in lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and practical challenges designed to sharpen their enforcement and prevention strategies.
Sheriff Donnie Edenfield praised the team’s commitment to safety and training. “Those are not just numbers. Those are lives saved,” Edenfield said.
Between 2023 and 2024, Jackson County saw a 44% drop in fatal traffic crashes, a 35% decrease in distracted driving incidents, and over a 15% reduction in crashes involving impaired drivers.
The department credits these results to proactive patrols, increased visibility on roadways, and programs like the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Teen Driver Challenge.
Sheriff Edenfield said the JCSO remains committed to keeping the roads safe and continuing to lead in law enforcement training and traffic safety efforts.
