CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY - 2008

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GRANTS MADE EASY -DUI Overtime SCHEDULE A GRANT No: AL0963 GRANT DESCRIPTION Page 4 Note: For combination DUUDL checkpoints, departments must issue press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUUDL checkpoint. Also, according to the Attorney General's Office all DUUDL checkpoint operations must have signs reading "DUUDriver's License Checkpoint Ahead." To maximize effectiveness, it maybe necessary to conduct a checkpoint operation at more than one location on any given day/ night. Each checkpoint should be highly publicized and visible. No occupant restraint citations will be issued at the checkpoints. OTS does not fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre-approval, will OTS fund checkpoint operations that begin prior to 1800 hours. 7. To conduct 50 DUI saturation patrols by September 30, 2009. 8. To conduct 7 warrant service operations targeting multiple DUI offenders who violate probation terms or fail to appear in court by September 30, 2009. 9. To develop a "Hot Sheet" program to notify patrol and traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders with suspended or revoked licenses as a result of DUI convictions by December 31, 2008. Updated Hot Sheets will be distributed to patrol and traffic officers every three to four weeks. 10. To conduct 3 "Stakeout" operations that employ police officers to observe the "worst of the worst" repeat DUI offender probationers with suspended or revoked driver licenses by September 30, 2009. 11. To conduct 6 "Court Sting" operations to cite individuals driving from court after having their license suspended or revoked by September 30, 2009. NOTE.• Nothing in this "agreement" shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a particular police officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the goals and objectives hereunder. METHOD OF PROCEDURE: Phase I: Program Preparation and Training and Implementation (October 1, 2008 -December 31, 2008) • The police department will develop operational plans to implement the "best practice" strategies outlined in the objectives section. • A draft news release will be submitted to OTS to announce the grant program. • All training needed to implement the program will be conducted this quarter. • All grant related purchases needed to implement the program will be made this quarter. • In order to develop the "Hot Sheets", research will be conducted to identify the "worst of the worst" repeat DUI offenders with suspended or revoked licenses as a result of DUI convictions. The Hot OTS-38b DUI Overtime (12/06)