Item 25 - Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds

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9/27/2023 9:22:31 AM Page 6 of 21 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. 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. 10 11. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 61 12. Conduct Warrant Service operation(s) targeting multiple DUI offenders who fail to appear in court. 4 13. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary crash factor violations. 63 14. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting drivers using hand held cell phones and texting. 8 15. 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 16. 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. 14 17. 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. 8 18. Conduct Know Your Limit campaigns with an effort to reach members of the community. 3 19. Participate in highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations. 5 20. Participate in highly visible collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations. 4 21. Send law enforcement personnel to DUI Checkpoint Planning and Management training. 1 22. Conduct specialized enforcement operations focusing specifically on street racing and sideshow activities. 9 3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE A. Phase 1 Program Preparation (1st Quarter of Grant Year) outlined in the objectives section. All training needed to implement the program should be conducted in the first quarter. All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made in the first quarter. convictions. Th 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. 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.