Item 13 - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds

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9/19/2022 11:18:48 AM Page 5 of 17 8. Send law enforcement personnel to the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training. 2 9. Send law enforcement personnel to the DRE Recertification training. 2 10. Send law enforcement personnel to SFST Instructor training. 1 11. Send law enforcement personnel to DRE Instructor training. 1 12. Conduct DUI/DL Checkpoints. A minimum of 1 checkpoint should be conducted during the NHTSA Winter Mobilization and 1 during the Summer Mobilization. To enhance the overall deterrent effect and promote high visibility, it is recommended the grantee issue an advance press release and conduct social media activity for each checkpoint. For combination DUI/DL checkpoints, departments should issue press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Signs for DUI/DL checkpoints should read "DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Ahead." OTS does not fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre-approval will OTS fund checkpoints that begin prior to 1800 hours. When possible, DUI/DL Checkpoint screeners should be DRE- or ARIDE-trained. 9 13. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 55 14. Conduct Warrant Service operation(s) targeting multiple DUI offenders who fail to appear in court. 4 15. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary crash factor violations. 63 16. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting drivers using hand held cell phones and texting. 8 17. Conduct highly publicized Motorcycle Safety enforcement operation(s) in areas or during events with a high number of motorcycle incidents or crashes resulting from unsafe speed, DUI, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, improper turning, and other primary crash factor violations by motorcyclists and other drivers. 2 18. Conduct highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s) in areas or during events with a high number of pedestrian and/or bicycle crashes resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. 12 19. Conduct Traffic Safety educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach community members. Note: Presentation(s) may include topics such as distracted driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belts and child passenger safety. 10 20. Conduct Know Your Limit campaigns with an effort to reach members of the community. 3 21. Conduct Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) POST- certified trainings for law enforcement officers. Training consists of 16 hours of classroom training. 1 22. Conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) POST-certified trainings 16 hour minimum for law enforcement officers. 1 23. Participate in highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations. 5 24. Participate in highly visible collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations. 4 25. Send law enforcement personnel to DUI Checkpoint Planning and Management training. 2 26. Conduct specialized enforcement operations focusing specifically on street racing and sideshow activities. 4 3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE A. Phase 1 – Program Preparation (1st Quarter of Grant Year)  The department will develop operational plans to implement the “best practice” strategies outlined in the objectives section.  All training needed to implement the program should be conducted this quarter.  All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made this quarter.  In order to develop/maintain the “DUI BOLOs,” research will be conducted to identify the “worst of the worst” repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. The Hot Sheets may include the driver’s name, last known address, DOB, description, current license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. DUI BOLOs should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly.