The Porterdale Police Department has been awarded a Traffic Safety Grant in the amount of $10,000. The grant is used to further small departments in the state of Georgia with combating traffic safety issues in their community. The Porterdale Police Department will participate in the programs sponsored by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

Porterdale Police Department will also participate in local road checks and other related traffic safety events. The goal of the Porterdale Police Department is to educate the public on traffic safety and facilitate the implementation of program that reduces crashes, injuries and fatalities on Georgia roadways.