NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee law enforcement is getting hundreds of millions of dollars to help them patrol the roads.

Departments from across the state are getting a piece of the more than $33 million in federal grants.

Sumner County prosecutors said a lot of hard work goes into investigating driving while intoxicated cases.

"There isn't many more things in our day-to-day lives that are more dangerous than alcohol and drug related drivers," Sumner County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Dean said.

That's why they're thankful the government supports their mission with a $270,000 grant that helps them keep up their staff and training.

The funding is part of a $33.5 million grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office amd spreads across 400 agencies.

The THSO said that includes groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Don't Drive Drowsy Foundation.

"We want to provide overtime pay, flyers, materials and whatever else that can be distributed so we can help make the difference," THSO Public Information Officer Arriale Tabson said.

Other agencies can use the funding for things like pedestrian safety or hiring more officers.

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