Tobacco Grant Program
GRANT SERVICES BRANCH – LOCAL ASSISTANCE
DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
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TOBACCO GRANT SUMMARY OF AWARD
DOJ-PROP56-2025-26-1-041
REDONDO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
This Summary of Award document will be used by the Tobacco Grant Program when determining whether an activity or expense claimed was approved for funding and is reimbursable. Activities other than those presented here may not be reimbursable. A Grant Modification may be necessary for material deviations. Please consult with your Grant Program Officer before engaging in any activity beyond this scope or if you have questions about the scope of the activities and budget allowability.
By signing the Memorandum of Understanding, your agency agrees to the commitments outlined below and this document becomes part of the Grant Agreement.
AWARD SUMMARY
Award Amount: $43,872 Requested Amount: $43,872
Removed from Award: None Reduced Line Items: None
Other Changes or Stipulations:
IMPORTANT PROVISIONS FOR ALL GRANTEES
I. Enforcement Activities
a. Authorized - If enforcement activities were proposed, only activities that target retailers for illegal sales/marketing of tobacco products were approved. It is expected that the flavor ban will be enforced within one or more enforcement activities. b. Unauthorized - Community or school patrols, or other enforcement actions related to tobacco use and possession, are not permitted.
II. Educational Activities
a. Authorized – Retailer and/or officer educational activities on tobacco laws and ordinances, if included, are authorized as noted below. b. Unauthorized – School or community education efforts, including media campaigns, are not permitted as part of this award. All educational efforts should be directed to retailers and/or officers.
III. Removed Personnel or Other Items
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a. If specific personnel or other items were removed and not funded, they cannot be reinstated during the grant term.
IV. Reduced Line Items
a. If a specific line item was reduced, the intention was to not fully fund it or the activities it represents.
V. Mileage/Fuel
a. Budgets that include mileage or fuel were amended to include both together in one line item for flexibility and the type of backup documentation available. Mileage is limited to the state rate in effect at the time of travel.
VI. Equipment
a. All equipment items must be purchased during the first year of the project as noted on the Budget Detail. Their awarding is intended to support project goals and be used to support grant activities throughout the grant term.
Please reference the Tobacco Grant Program Grantee Handbook for more information regarding allowable costs.
GOALS AND ACTIVITIES
Retail Inspections
• Per year, 25 retailers will be inspected.
• Additional details regarding these inspections:
o Retailers will be identified by problem areas and call for service, and citizen complaints regarding specific locations. Other inspections will be conducted on a randomized basis using the list of retail businesses within the city limits.
Minor Decoy Operations
• Per year, 10 minor decoy operations will be conducted. • Per year, 10 retailers will be targeted through these operations. • Additional details regarding these operations:
o Minor decoy operations will be conducted to determine what retail locations are selling tobacco products to minors. Once identified, these locations will have enforcement action taken and subsequent follow-up decoy operations to ensure compliance.
Shoulder Tap Operations
• Per year, 5 shoulder tap operations will be conducted. • Per year, 5 retailers will be targeted through these operations. • Additional details regarding these operations:
o Shoulder tap operations will be conducted to locate adults making purchases for minors.
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Undercover Buys – Not Applicable
Retailer Education
• Per year, 5 retailers will receive educational materials. • Per year, 5 retailers will receive on-site education. • Additional details regarding these retailer education activities:
o Provide retailers education on laws and how to properly check ID's Enforcement Officer Education
• Per year, 93 enforcement officers will receive education about tobacco laws and ordinances. • Additional details regarding these officer education activities:
o The plan for training and implementation of this program will be conducted at our Department-wide quarterly training, and potentially could reach nearly every Police Officer and Code Enforcement Officer at our agency.
Prosecution
• To support the goals of the California Department of Justice's Tobacco Grant Program, our office is committed to implementing a robust, data-driven strategy to prosecute violations of California tobacco control laws and local ordinances within Los Angeles County. Our plan emphasizes enforcement equity, public health impact, and community engagement, with a focus on reducing youth access to tobacco and strengthening retailer accountability. 1.
Interagency Collaboration 2. Prosecutorial Oversight and Training 3. Tiered Enforcement and Prosecution Model 4. Youth Diversion and Education Programs 5. Community-Based Prosecution and Outreach 6. Evaluation, Tracking, and Reporting 7. Public Awareness and Retailer Deterrence This plan aligns with the California Tobacco Grant Program's objectives to reduce illegal sales of tobacco products, protect youth from tobacco access, and promote equitable enforcement practices throughout Los Angeles County.
Task Force – Not Applicable
Other Activities – Not Applicable
PARTNERING AGENCIES – NOT APPLICABLE
Please notify your Grant Program Officer of any proposed changes to partnering agencies, particularly if they are included within your budget.