Frankfort Police Dept. Receives ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Grant

FRANKFORT, IL — The Frankfort Police Department has been awarded a grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for an electric bike and a shield radar speed sign, according to a news release.

This year, the program awarded over $185,000 in grants across ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory. The grants, worth up to $10,000 each, are awarded to projects that support municipal public safety and clean energy initiatives, with a focus on electrification projects that can reduce carbon emissions, improve public health outcomes and advance community resiliency, according to ComEd.

The Frankfort Police Department's bike and speed sign will "enhance service with less environmental impact and enable better data collection for deploying other assets," a release states.

"ComEd is proud to partner with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to support community-driven safety and clean energy initiatives," said Melissa Washington, Senior Vice President of Customer Operations and Strategic Initiatives at ComEd. “"By investing in these critical projects, we're enhancing public safety and building more resilient communities. Our efforts in clean energy, transportation, and electrification demonstrate our commitment to a sustainable, secure future. Together, we're making Northern Illinois safer and more environmentally friendly for everyone."

This is the tenth year of the Powering Safe Communities program, which has awarded over 200 grants totaling nearly $2 million to northern Illinois communities since its launch in 2015, according to a release.

“The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is thrilled to continue our partnership with ComEd to provide funding that enhances public safety and clean energy projects that prepare our region for future challenges,” said Neil James, Executive Director at Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. “We are proud to help our local governments achieve their safety, sustainability, and infrastructure goals.”