Muskegon uses federal funds to buy mobile vehicle stop devices [Video]

MUSKEGON, Mich. — A federal investment is aimed at improving community safety in Muskegon.

The funding was announced Thursday, April 25 at 10:45 a.m. by Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson, Public Safety Director Timothy Kozal and U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten.

A mobile vehicle stop device sits out at a media event. The device was purchased by the City of Muskegon through federal funds.

The city used the funding to purchase new mobile vehicle stop devices. The devices are designed to be rolled out with a small amount of manpower and help block vehicular traffic from entering an area filled with people.

A mobile vehicle stop device sits out at a media event. The device was purchased by the City of Muskegon through federal funds.

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