Item 17 - Revised Grant Agreement with State of California Office of Traffic Safety

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In 2023, despite ongoing efforts to curb impaired driving, our community faced a staggering 377 DUI arrests, including 5 alcohol-related fatal crashes, 74 alcohol-related injury crashes, 115 alcohol-related injury victims, 8 drug-involved fatal crashes, 21 drug-related involved injuries, 28 drug-related injuries, 4 combo injury crashes, and 7 combined injuries, highlighting the ongoing and sever impact of alcohol and drug impairment on public safety. Additionally, our department needs a new DUI checkpoint trailer to replace the outdated one currently in use. The existing trailer lacks modern features, which impacts efficiency and safety. A new trailer will enhance visibility, improve operational reliability, and integrate advanced technology, ultimately allowing us to conduct more effective and efficient DUI checkpoints. This upgrade is essential for maintaining our commitment to road safety and effective impaired driving prevention. Currently, the Santa Ana Police Department has 18 sworn Police Officers assigned to the Traffic Division. These numbers include (1) Commander, (2) Sergeants, (3) Corporals, and (12) Police Officers. (3) sworn Police Officers assigned as Crash Investigation Detectives and are not regularly fielded for the purpose of traffic enforcement. There are (9) Motor Officers assigned to the Traffic Division who are tasked with daily traffic enforcement and crash investigations. Expected Outcomes: Reduction in Traffic Crashes: Implementing evidence-based traffic safety measures to significantly reduce the number of crashes at identified hotspots. This includes high visibility enforcement activities such as DUI Saturation, DUI/DL Checkpoints, among others. Addressing Unlicensed Drivers: Implementing strategies to identify and address the issue of unlicensed drivers through education and enforcement; thereby, reducing the risk of crashes caused by individuals without valid driving credentials. Enhanced Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety: Implementing awareness campaigns and safety equipment distribution to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on city streets. Community Engagement: Establishing community outreach programs to educate residents and commuters about the importance of traffic safety and garnering their support for sustainable, long- term changes. By addressing these key issues, the proposed grant seeks to create a safer and more efficient transportation environment in the City of Santa Ana, accommodating the daily influx of workers, addressing the challenge of unlicensed drivers, and improving the quality of life for its residents. 2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES A. Goals: 1. Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes. 2. Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes. 3. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes. 4. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes. 5. Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes. 6. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes. 7. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes. 8. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes. 9. Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes. 10. Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes. 11. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes. 12. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes. 13. Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes. 14. Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes. 15. Reduce hit & run fatal crashes. 16. Reduce hit & run injury crashes. 17. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours)fatal crashes. 18. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) injury crashes. B. Objectives: Target Number 1. Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15. The 1 kick-off press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be 10/2/2024 9:54:57 AM Page 4 of 22