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10/10/2025

Norfolk Southern grants $14,000.00 to the Lynn Police Department in support of safety initiatives

Lynn, AL. 10/10/2025 — The Lynn Police Department is proud to announce it has received a $14,000.00 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Safety-First Grant Program. The funding will support Communications Infrastructure helping to provide more reliable radio communications for its officers which will be added safety.

This grant is part of Norfolk Southern’s commitment to strengthening the communities it serves across its 22-state network. Launched in 2023, Norfolk Southern’s open-application grant programs are designed to support organizations working to further the areas of safety, sustainability, workforce development, and community resilience. 

“The Lynn Police Department is honored to receive a $14,000 grant from Norfolk Southern, a valued partner in public safety. This generous contribution will directly enhance our communications infrastructure, strengthening our ability to serve and protect the citizens of Lynn with clarity, speed, and reliability. We thank Norfolk Southern for investing in the operational readiness of our department and the resilience of our community.” Bryan Kirkpatrick, Chief of Police, Lynn Police Department.

The Lynn Police Department currently operates 45-watt radios that transmit directly to Double Springs, Alabama, over a distance of approximately nine miles. With our new communications system, transmissions will travel just over two miles to a repeater site and antenna. From there, the repeater will retransmit the signal at 100 watts, providing a stronger and more reliable connection to Double Springs and the surrounding area.

The Safety-First Grant Program advances community safety by supporting first responders, emergency preparedness initiatives, and safety education. It honors those who protect our neighborhoods every day and aims to foster a culture of safety throughout Norfolk Southern’s network.

The Norfolk Southern grant application process for 2025 is open through Sept. 1. For more information is found on the company’s website.

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About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a 22-state freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid approximately 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver approximately 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S. It serves a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as major ports across the Gulf Coast and Great Lakes. www.NorfolkSouthern.com.  

If you’ve recently:

• Moved into Winston County

• Changed your residential address within the county

• Made exterior changes to your home (such as a new paint color, added fencing, driveway alterations, or new landmarks)

…it’s critical that you update your information with Winston County E-911.

📞 Call the E-911 Business Line: 205-489-8911

Keeping your emergency records current ensures that police, fire, EMS, and other responders can locate you quickly and accurately when seconds count.

🔍 Why It Matters

• Accurate Dispatching: Emergency services rely on your registered address and property details to route help. If your home isn’t listed correctly, responders may be delayed or misdirected.

• Visual Identification: Changes like a new paint color, added gate, or altered driveway can affect how responders identify your home—especially in low visibility or high-stress situations.

• Enhanced Safety: Up-to-date records reduce confusion, improve response times, and support safer operations for both residents and responders.

• Community Preparedness: Accurate data helps Winston County plan for disasters, allocate resources, and protect vulnerable populations.

📝 What to Report

When you call, please be ready to share:

• Your full name

• Current address (including any apartment or unit number)

• Phone number

• Description of any exterior changes (e.g., “house is now blue,” “new gravel driveway,” “added privacy fence”)

• Any special access instructions (e.g., gate codes, private roads, landmarks)

📣 Spread the Word

If you know someone who’s moved recently or made changes to their property, encourage them to call too. Accurate records save lives.

For questions or assistance, contact Winston County E-911 at 205-489-8911 during business hours.