To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to apply for grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety, execute an agreement with the State, and accept funding in an amount not to exceed $412,000 for intensive probation supervisions for high-risk Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenders with multiple DUI convictions from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% State Revenue, budgeted. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
The Probation Department has had a partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for more than 15 years. The support and assistance provided by OTS, coupled with strong working relationships with state and local law enforcement agencies, has allowed the Probation Department to closely monitor and rehabilitate clients. Reducing the traumatic impact that impaired driving causes across the community contributes to improving public safety. The safety of communities is a top priority and intensive supervision programs hold DUI offenders accountable.
This grant will fund Probation Department personnel for an intensive supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions. The intensive program involves check-ins with probationers to make sure they are following court ordered terms of their probation, including conducting unannounced fourth amendment waiver home searches, field visits, random alcohol and drug testing and ensuring those on probation are attending court ordered DUI education and treatment programs. This grant will also pay for warrant operations targeting probation violations and or DUI suspects who do not appear in court, officer training in Standard Field Sobriety Testing, distribution of DUI “Be on the Lookout” (BOLO) alerts, and collaboration with courts and prosecutors to establish probation orders and participation with local law enforcement on anti-DUI efforts.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If unapproved, Probation would not be able to apply for and accept funding from the State to provide intensive supervision for high-risk DUI offenders.
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. |
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Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and Authorizing Probation to apply for a grant with the California Office of Traffic Safety, and authorizing the Chief of Probation, and or designee, to execute a grant agreement and accept funding.
WHEREAS the Contra Costa County Probation Department is seeking funds for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the County Probation Officer, or designee, to apply for a grant with the California Office of Traffic Safety, and authorizes the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute an agreement, including any modifications and or extensions thereof, and to accept funding.
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. |
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Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors |
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