CALIFORNIA, STATE OF, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (5) - 2015

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GRANTS MADE EASY - STEP SCHEDULE A GRANT ID.ESCRIPTION GRANT NO, PT16124 L J NOTE: To enhance the overall deterrent effect and promote high visibility, it is recommended the grantee issue an advance press release for each checkpoint operation, Por combination DUI /DL checkpoints, departments should issue press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUI /DL checkpoint. Signs for DULLDL, checkpoint operations should read "DUUDriver's License Checkpoint Ahead. " OTS does nol fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception basis and with OTS pre - approval will OTSfcmd checkpoint operations that begin prior to 1800 hours, 3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE. A. Phase 1 - Program Preparation Training and Implementation (1'c° Quarter of Grant Year) + The police department will develop operational plans to implement the ,bcst 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 `i orst 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 collision locations. Media Requirements • Issue a press release announcing the kick -off of the grant by November 15, The kick -off press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio o,ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release. B. Please 2 - Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year) • The police department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call attention to the innovativc program strategies and outcomes. Media Requirements • Send all grant- related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (PIO) at pio(�ots ca eov, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator. OTS -38b (Rev. 4 115)