Item 12 - Accept State Office of Traffic Safety Funding for Traffic Program Services

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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 ARI DE-trained. 13. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 72 14. Conduct Warrant Service operation(s) targeting multiple DUI offenders who fail to 6 appear in court. 15. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary 65 crash factor violations. 16. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting 8 drivers using hand held cell phones and texting. 17. Conduct highly publicized Motorcycle Safety enforcement operation(s) in areas or 2 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. 18. Conduct highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s) in 17 areas or during events with a high number of pedestrian and/or bicycle crashes resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. 19. Conduct Traffic Safety educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach 10 community members. Note: Presentation(s) may include topics such as distracted driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belts and child passenger safety. 20. Conduct Know Your Limit campaigns with an effort to reach members of the 3 community. 21. Conduct highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations 5 22. Conduct highly visible collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations 5 3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE A. Phase 1 -Program Preparation (1 st 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 "Hot Sheets," 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. Hot Sheets should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly. • Implementation of the STEP grant activities will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high crash locations. Media Requirements • Issue a press release approved by the OTS PIO announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15, but no sooner than October 1. The kick-off release must be approved by the OTS PIO and only distributed after the grant is fully signed and executed. If you are unable to meet the November 15 deadline to issue a kick-off press release, communicate reasons to your OTS coordinator and OTS PIO. B. Phase 2 -Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year) • The department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes. Media Requirements The following requirements are for all grant-related activities • Send all media advisories, alerts, videos, graphics, artwork, posters, radio/PSA/video scripts, storyboards, digital and/or print educational materials for grant-related activities to the OTS PIO at pio(@ots.ca.gov for aooroval and coov your OTS coordinator. The optimum lead time would be 9/15/2021 1 :25:40 PM Page 5 of 17