Eufaula Police Receive $2,500 Grant for Roadside Assistance Gear

New equipment will help officers quickly aid stranded motorists in the community.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 3:15am

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The Eufaula Police Department was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from East Central Electric Cooperative and the CVEC Foundation. With this funding, the department purchased roadside electric jack kits and emergency jump boxes to assist motorists experiencing vehicle issues like flat tires and dead batteries while traveling through the area.

Why it matters

The new equipment will allow Eufaula police officers to respond quickly and safely to stranded drivers, reducing the time vehicles remain disabled on the roads and improving overall safety for both motorists and other drivers passing through.

The details

The grant-funded equipment includes roadside electric jack kits and emergency jump boxes that will enable Eufaula police to provide on-the-spot assistance to drivers with unexpected vehicle problems. This will help get disabled cars back on the road faster and enhance the department's ability to serve the community.

  • The Eufaula Police Department was recently awarded the $2,500 grant.

The players

East Central Electric Cooperative

The electric utility company that provided the grant funding to the Eufaula Police Department.

CVEC Foundation

The charitable foundation associated with East Central Electric Cooperative that also contributed to the grant.

Eufaula Police Department

The law enforcement agency in Eufaula, Oklahoma that received the grant and will use the new equipment to assist stranded motorists.

David Bryning

The police chief of the Eufaula Police Department.

Jacob Foos

The city manager of Eufaula, Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“Strong partnerships help keep our roads safer and our community stronger.”

— David Bryning, Police Chief

“Eufaula PD embraces the City's core values of Accountability, Community and Excellence. Every member of the department has signed up to protect and serve this community, and they have a desire to go above and beyond in even the small things.”

— Jacob Foos, City Manager

The takeaway

This grant-funded equipment demonstrates the Eufaula Police Department's commitment to serving the community and enhancing public safety, even through small but meaningful acts of roadside assistance. The partnership with local utility providers highlights the power of collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations.