State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
23306
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1. GRANT TITLE
FY25/26 CTFGP Law Enforcement - Cathedral City Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Cathedral City Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Cathedral City Police / Traffic Bureau
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2025 To: 06/30/2026
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $124,561.63
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00- 1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
We, the officials named below, hereby swear, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above-described Grant Terms and Conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: George Crum
Title: Chief of Police
Phone: (760) 770-0310
Ad
dress: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Andrew Beasley Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Addr
ess: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Addr
ess: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
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(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED F INANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name:
Jennifer Nellis
Title: Senior Analyst
Phone: (760) 770-0310
Addr
ess: Cathedral City Police Department
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Project- related purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e- mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
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C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law.
b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
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F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employment- related leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.)
G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)
H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.
iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement.
ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
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J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a state official, whose salary is supported by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein.
c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax - exempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
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O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency.
b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
4. The authorized representative of the Grantee Organization/Agency, named within this Grant Agreement, warrants their Organization/Agency and its employees have no personal or financial interest and no present or past employment or activity, which would be incompatible with
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participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
Schedule A
Cathedral City Police Department
All grant awards, including any adjustments to requested funding, were made by the Cannabis Grants Unit based on the merits of the Grant Application, scale of operation, and in accordance with the Request for Application (RFA) requirements and associated regulations. As a result, not all Project activities and items detailed in Schedule A are applicable. Refer to Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate for approved Budget line items and Project activities. Project activities and items that are not clearly identified/specified in the Grant Agreement must be submitted to and approved by CGU prior to purchase.
Project Description
The Cathedral City Police Department has seen an increase in impaired driving incidents involving alcohol and drugs since the legalization of marijuana. The Cathedral City Police Department impaired driving enforcement project consists of three strategies: Training, Education, and Enforcement. The Cathedral City Police Department Project will promote increased public awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and marijuana. Enforcement of DUI laws pertaining to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, marijuana, and other associated collision factors will help reduce the number of citizens killed or injured in collisions.
Through the Cathedral City Police Department impaired driving enforcement project, we will enhance public safety and seek to reduce the number of persons killed or injured in collisions involving alcohol, drugs, and marijuana. Project funds will be used for DUI saturation patrol overtime salaries and a dedicated Traffic / DUI enforcement vehicle.
The Cathedral City Police Department project will also provide police officers training to recognize the signs and symptoms of impairment (SFST, ARIDE, DRE). Funds will be used to train additional police officers to recognize the signs and symptoms of impairment for DUI investigations to highlight awareness and purchase equipment to support our DUI enforcement and prosecution efforts. Through the Cathedral City Police Department's impaired driving education and enforcement project, officers will gain proper training and experience in identifying drivers under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and marijuana to better serve the community and improve public safety.
Problem Statement & Proposed Solution
The City of Cathedral City continues to experience a rise in collisions and DUI arrests. Patrol officers are discovering DUI drivers at the scene of severe traffic collisions. The Cathedral City Police Department has recognized the need for specially trained SFST and ARIDE officers. CCPD has trained several officers over the last year (SFST) to help reduce the number of DUI injury collisions. Due to the volume of patrol -related service calls, officers cannot focus primarily on suppressing DUI. As a result, patrol officers continue to find crashes involving DUI drivers. The Cathedral City Police Department has motivated police officers who want to become experts in locating and apprehending impaired drivers. Through attrition, newer officers do not have the experience/education for spotting driver impairment due to alcohol and or drugs, especially when it comes to recognizing the signs and symptoms of being under the influence of marijuana.
CCPD is now impacted by law changes surrounding the cannabis industry. Currently, Cathedral City has approximately 50 permitted cannabis businesses, with three having licenses for an on- site lounge. Of those over 50 businesses, there are over 66 separate licenses to manufacture, distribute, and sell cannabis products. There is still an undetermined amount of licensed and unlicensed delivery services, some of which originate from other Coachella Valley communities. CCPD is impacted by the City being considered a “destination for cannabis.” The additional problems that exist with under-the-influence drivers (cannabis and alcohol) have created additional DUI-related problems.
In 2022, CCPD arrested 165 suspected DUI drivers and experienced 82 DUI and DUID -related traffic collisions. The total number of traffic collisions for the year was 645 with 9 fatalities.
In 2023, CCPD arrested 213 suspected DUI drivers and experienced 91 DUI and DUID -related traffic collisions. The total number of traffic collisions for the year was 710 with 10 fatalities.
In 2024, CCPD arrested 253 suspected DUI drivers and experienced 77 DUI and DUID -related traffic collisions. The total number of traffic collisions for the year was 719 with 7 fatalities.
Schedule A
CCPD currently has 22 sworn officers assigned to patrol. Out of the 22 sworn officers, 18 have been to an SFST class. 9 have been to ARIDE class. Two officers are current/certified DREs. Patrol officers that have not been properly trained are inhibited from identifying, evaluating, and apprehending drug impaired drivers.
ARIDE and DRE courses provide officers with training on how to properly investigate drug- related DUI.
Drivers who choose to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and marijuana will continue to do so unless officers receive proper training, the community is educated on the dangers, and enforcement is conducted with solid investigative practice.
Solution:
Provide specialized law enforcement training in DUI investigation to patrol officers (with an emphasis on ARIDE), educate the public on the danger of DUI/DUID, and support continued DUI enforcement with equipment. Providing Cathedral City Police officers specialized training in DUI investigations will provide the officers that work on the streets daily the needed skills to identify, locate and apprehend DUI/DUID drivers thus reducing DUI/DUID related incidents. Having patrol officers specially trained in DUI investigation will facilitate better investigations, better report writing, and greater experience to build up an officer's confidence in handling DUI/DUID cases. Out of the 22 sworn officers assigned to patrol, only 9 have been to an ARIDE class. CCPD sent a traffic investigator to SFST Instructor School last year with the assistance of the OTS grant. By doing so, we were able to provide in house training to a majority of CCPD patrol officers and officers from outside agencies. Our continued goal is to send an officer to ARIDE Instructor course and then DRE Instructor course.
Patrol officers that have not been properly trained are inhibited from identifying, evaluating and apprehending impaired drivers. Over half of the patrol officers are not knowledgeable in conducting a DUI – drug investigations or arrests. The proposed solution also is to conduct 24 (8-hours) directed DUI saturation details over the fiscal grant year. Officers will work overtime enforcement/saturation patrols within city limits of Cathedral City. The scheduling of those patrols will be done by CCPD’s Traffic Sergeant.
The Cathedral City Police Department is a small law enforcement agency with limited patrol vehicles. A majority of the DUI saturation patrols will be handled by the Traffic Bureaus Motor Enforcement/Traffic Investigators. Officers will utilize a dedicated Traffic/DUI enforcement vehicle obtained through grant project funding to facilitate the DUI saturation details. The Motor Officers have assigned motorcycles. The dedicated Traffic/DUI vehicle is being requested for the following reasons:
• DUI saturation patrols are traditionally conducted at night, during darkness. The motorcycles are difficult to see at night and add an officer safety issue due to their size • Officers conducting DUI investigations would be unable to transport a prisoner on a motorcycle • Cathedral City is located in the Coachella Valley. From May to September/October, the temperatures are regularly over 100 degrees, reaching temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme heat along with the heat put off by the motorcycles limits the amount of time the officers can patrol before taking breaks to cool down and rehydrate.
The dedicated DUI traffic enforcement vehicle will be fully equipped with emergency lighting, a siren, a police radio, in-car radar, and MDC (mobile data computer).
The funding for the DUI saturation details will reduce the number of DUI/DUID and marijuana- related injury collisions and enhance community safety through education and enforcement.
To accomplish this project objective, the following budget items are needed:
Training:
• 10 police officers will be trained in ARIDE.
• 2 police officers will be trained in DRE.
• 1 police officer will attend ARIDE Instructor Course.
Enforcement Overtime Salary:
• 24 DUI Saturation Patrols - 8-hour details
Equipment:
• DUI Enforcement Vehicle
Schedule A
Performance Measures/Scope of Work
The Goal of the Cathedral City Police Department Impaired Driving Enforcement Grant is to Save Lives and maintain the positive effects of this grant for several years after. Through public awareness and enforcement, the Cathedral City Police Department will work to reduce D.U.I./D.U.I.D. occurrences by 15% and D.U.I./D.U.I.D. injury/fatal collisions by 20%.
By deploying two saturation patrols each month, we will work to try and lower occurrences to 10% withing the first 6 months (January 1, 2026) and lower the injury/fatal collisions by 10%.
Continuing through the second half of the grant cycle, our goal is to reduce the D.U.I./D.U.I.D. occurrences by 15% and the D.U.I./D.U.I.D. injury/fatal collisions by 20% by June 30, 2026.
These goals will be achieved through directed enforcement and public awareness (social media, press releases, etc.).
The following objective must be accomplished to complete the grant.
Objective: Directed Enforcement
1. The Cathedral City Police Department will conduct 24 D.U.I. enforcement details throughout the grant year (two per month). These D.U.I. enforcement details specifically target D.U.I. drivers to reduce the number of injuries and fatal collisions.
• Overtime salaries: 24 DUI/DUID enforcement details will consist of 2 officers in two vehicles conducting saturation patrols. Two officers are needed to conduct DUI/DUID investigations safely.
DUI enforcement details will be conducted primarily during nighttime hours for 8 hours. A minimum of 6 DUI enforcement details will be conducted in each quarterly period of the grant. • Equipment: (Dedicated D.U.I. Enforcement Vehicle) To facilitate the Cathedral City Police Departments enforcement efforts, officers assigned to the traffic bureau will utilize a dedicated marked Traffic / DUI enforcement vehicle to locate and apprehend impaired DUI/DUID drivers and enforce primary collision factors (speeding, unsafe turning movements, failure to yield, etc.) associated with D.U.I. incidents. A dedicated Traffic/D.U.I. Enforcement Vehicle is needed to achieve the goal of the grant. The Traffic/D.U.I. Enforcement Vehicle will provide officers with the means to carry out directed enforcement duties targeting D.U.I./D.U.I. drugs and associated collision factors and facilitate the successful reduction of D.U.I./D.U.I.D. related incidents and fatal collisions. D.U.I. enforcement detail will be conducted primarily during nighttime hours for 8 hours. The traffic bureau will utilize the Traffic/D.U.I. Enforcement Vehicle DUI saturation patrols. The saturation patrols are overtime and therefore appropriately trained officers (SFST/ARIDE/DRE) will also be allowed to participate. Those on patrol have marked police cars assigned to them. Traffic Bureau officers and qualifying officers from other divisions (Detectives, Gangs, SRO, etc.) will utilize the Traffic/D.U.I.
Enforcement vehicle.
Project Performance Evaluation
The Cathedral City Police Department will utilize data compiled during the grant term to complete a final evaluation in the fourth/final quarter of the project. The final evaluation will provide a summary of the grant's accomplishments, challenges, and significant activities. The Cathedral City Police Department will also include whether the goals and objectives were met, or exceeded, or an explanation of why objectives were not complete.
The Cathedral City Police Department utilizes Alliance CAD/RMS to track traffic collision data. This program has the capability of keeping detailed information on DUI-related incidents. Data from Alliance will be utilized to compare data obtained during the grant year and years prior. This data will provide information on the success of the grant. The Cathedral City Police Department will compile statistics on DUI, DUI traffic collisions, DUI injury traffic collisions, and DUI traffic fatalities for quarterly evaluations.
Schedule A
Program Sustainability
The Cathedral City Police Department’s chief of police is Chief George Crum. Before coming to Cathedral City in 2014, Chief Crum worked for the Fullerton Police Department. Chief Crum was a DRE and later became a DRE instructor. Chief Crum was instrumental in creating a POST-certified DRE course at Fullerton Police Department. Since coming to Cathedral City, Chief Crum still teaches blocks in SFST/ARIDE/DRE courses. Our department has hosted several DRE courses and, most recently, hosted an SFST course. Chi ef Crum is passionate about this training is supportive of the Traffic Bureau’s efforts to get more officers the education/training they need to investigate DUI/DUID cases.
Officers experienced in and instructors of DUI/DUID investigations will pass on their knowledge to newer officers in the department, continuing the enforcement effort. This experience will provide these officers with greater confidence in their ability to proactively seek out DUI/DUID drivers and handle these types of investigations. The expertise gained will continue to develop long after the end of the grant, further improving public safety in the community.
Obtaining specialized equipment through this grant project, such as a dedicated Traffic / DUI Enforcement Vehicle, is essential to the project's success. The vehicle will facilitate DUI enforcement and enhance the department's efforts to deter, identify, and prosecute DUI/DUID cases for many years after the grant has ended. The Cathedral City Police Department is dedicated to the safety of the community and is committed to reducing DUI/DUID-related incidents, injuries, and fatalities.
Administrative Support
The Cathedral City Police Department has successfully managed several different grants in the past. The Cathedral City Police Department participates yearly in the OTS – STEP Grant. Records are maintained, and statistics are regularly updated by the Traffic Bureau supervisor, a Police Sergeant who is the grant coordinator. Statistical records are gathered from the Alliance CAD/RMS program by the department's "Crime Analyst". The Alliance software system is used for report writing, computer aided dispatching, records management, property and evidence, and crime analysis. The Cathedral City Police Department has “Senior Analyst” who processes all the financial records for the police department, including the OTS grant billing. The Senior Analyst works closely with the City of Cathedral City’s finance department. The Cathedral City Police Department is adequately staffed, motivated, and ready to carry out the necessary steps to reduce DUI/DUID incidents and increase public safety in the community.
Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
23306 Cathedral City Police Department $124,561.63
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
DUI Patrol Vehicle - Outfitting $32,772.42
Category Sub-Total $32,772.42
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol $25,152.00
Category Sub-Total $25,152.00
Travel
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel $3,820.00
DRE Training - Attend Travel $3,820.00
Category Sub-Total $7,640.00
Equipment
DUI Patrol Vehicle $58,997.21
Category Sub-Total $58,997.21
Grant Total $124,561.63
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Cathedral City Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Other Direct Costs
DUI Patrol Vehicle - Outfitting
$32,772.42
(1) equipment outfitting cost for Traffic / DUI Enforcement Vehicle - $26359.68 - Includes outfitting of all emergency equipment, radar, MDC, Decals, etc.
(2) Mobile Data Computer for Traffic / DUI Enforcement Vehicle - $2234.56
(3) Stalker DSR moving radar for Traffic / DUI Enforcement Vehicle - $4178.18
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol
$25,152.00
24 DUI Saturation Patrols = $25,152 2 Officers per patrol / Officer = OT with benefits $131 per hour 8 hours per patrol / 192 hours
Travel
DRE Training - Attend Travel
$3,820.00
DRE Training (student) - $3820 Los Angeles, CA - 2 officers - $191 lodging / 10 nights. The classes are offered at zero cost and the department will provide city vehicles, salary, and per diem.
ARIDE Training - Attend Travel
$3,820.00
ARIDE Training (student) - $3820 Los Angeles, CA - 10 officers - $191 lodging / 2 nights. The classes are offered at zero cost and the department will provide city vehicles, salary, and per diem.
Equipment
DUI Patrol Vehicle
$58,997.21
* (1) Traffic / DUI Enforcement Vehicle - 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV