State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
30879
1. GRANT TITLE
FY26/27 CTFGP Law Enforcement - Santa Ana Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Santa Ana Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Santa Ana Police Department/Traffic
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2026 To: 06/30/2027
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 $768,000.00
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 OFFI CIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: Alvaro Nunez
Titl
e: City Manager
Phone: (714) 647-5200
Address: 60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
E-Mail: [email protected]
(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFI CIAL OF CHP
Name: Elliotte Johnson Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFI CER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Alexander Trinidad
Title: Director of Finance and Management Svcs
Phone: (714) 647-5200
Address: 20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
EXHIBIT 1
ATTEST:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARV ALHO
City Attorney
BY:
n Salvatierra
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APP OV AL:
Robert Rodriguez
Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROV AL:
Alexander Trinidad
Executive Director,
Finance and Management Services
Alexander Trinidad (Sep 2, 2026 17:37:03 PDT)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Gr
antee 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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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 Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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 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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icipating 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
Sa
nta Ana Police Department
The Grantor determined awards and adjustments based on the Project’s merit, operational scale, compliance with the Request for Application (RFA), and program regulations. Certain activities or budget items proposed in Schedule A may have been deemed ineligible for funding. The final, binding list of authorized activities and expenses is set forth in Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate.
Project Description
The Santa Ana Police Department does not provide in-house training at this time for DUI related investigations. As part of the field training program, Officers are exposed to DUI related investigations, and they are assigned to a Traffic Unit FTO for two weeks where they focus on DUI investigations.
There is a dire need for more SFST and DRE instructors to assist with training the sworn personnel of the department in the important subject of DUI and DUID investigations. Additional funding to send Officers to these training courses would improve our ability to conduct enforcement.
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affic Unit, along with our Community Outreach Team, have had educational booths educating citizens on the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. Community engagement and education will play a critical role in addressing traffic safety concerns. SAPD will have the opportunity to work closely with neighborhood groups, schools, businesses, and local organizations to understand the specific needs of different communities and to develop culturally relevant public education opportunities.
In t
erms of enforcement efforts, the ultimate goal of the Santa Ana Police Department would be to increase the total number of DUI saturation operations conducted per year. The department is provided with funding to conduct DUI saturation patrol from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Step grant. While this additional funding has helped the department combat impaired driving, additional allocated funding in this category would help combat the growing issue and trend of impaired driving arrests, ultimately reducing serious fatal traffic collisions.
Problem Statement
The City of Santa Ana, located at the center of Orange County, California, is the seat of the county with a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. The city has a strong economy and attracts tourism from all around to its downtown, concert halls, and other attractions. As of 2024, Santa Ana has a population of approximately 316,184 within 27.52 square miles. The city is home to many ethnic backgrounds including a large Hispanic/Latino population, as well as a significant Vietnamese population. Each day it is estimated the population grows to well over 500,000 people including tourists, employees, and others who travel into the city on a daily basis. Santa Ana is the 3rd most populated city in Orange County, 14th in California, and 65th most populated city in the United States. Santa Ana has a population density of approximately 11,500 to 12,500 people per square mile with a growth rate of approximately 1.6%. It is the 16th most densely populated city in the United States, beating out cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, and Minneapolis.
Wi
th approximately 350 sworn Officers in the city, including Detectives, special details, and command staff, there is approximately 903 residents per Officer within the 27 square miles. However, there are only 10 Motor Officers assigned to conduct routine traffic enforcement across the city on a daily basis. This equates to one Motor Officer per every 31,618 residents and does not include the visitors, patrons, and working force within the city.
The c
ity of Santa Ana faces many transportation safety challenges. Many residents within the city ride bicycles to and from work, as well as scooters, skateboards, and a large number walk on foot. Traffic crashes are routinely one of the most common calls for service responded to by Officers within the city. Many of these traffic crashes involve drivers who are unlicensed and/or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both. These crashes often result in injuries and even death. Although the city traffic engineering department has made efforts to quell the number of traffic crashes in the city, the large number of impaired drivers circumvent these safety changes and can cause crashes.
In the City of Santa Ana, there were 135 fatal traffic crashes from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2025. Of those fatal crashes, 40 involved alcohol impaired drivers, 43 involved drug impaired drivers, and 3 involved drivers impaired by a combination of both. Drug and/or alcohol impaired drivers were involved in 644 injury involved traffic crashes in those 5 years. The negative effects of impaired driving has struck our community on several occasions and continues to do so.
Schedule A
A no
table example occurred in July of 2020 when the life of an OC Register editor was taken by a drunk driver who was involved in a street race. The driver was found to have a prior DUI conviction and was driving despite suspensions on his license. The driver of the vehicle was convicted in 2022 of felony DUI, DUI with a prior, and murder. The Orange County community mourned the passing of the OC Register editor, and this tragedy is brought up in community meetings regularly. Recently, in April of 2024, a man was driving with his girlfriend at a high rate of speed when he lost control and crashed into a palm tree, killing his girlfriend in the front passenger seat. He was found to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. In December of 2025, he was convicted for felony DUI, DUI with a prior, and murder. Both families involved in these tragedies have been affected forever as a result of impaired driving.
The
Santa Ana Police Department is committed to using all available resources to combat the issue. The City of Santa Ana has made it very clear there is zero tolerance for impaired driving. In 2025, Santa Ana recorded XX fatalities and 2140 injuries resulting from traffic crashes. Of particular concern is the safety of vulnerable road users, as 14 pedestrians were killed with 166 injured and 3 bicyclists were killed with 205 injures. We also saw a rise in motorcyclist injuries with 60 and 2 killed. These numbers do not include the countless crashes that went unreported.
In t
he last five years, over 2500 arrests and several thousand citizen contacts related to DUI investigations have been made. Unfortunately, a lack of confidence and/or training has led to some DUI drivers being released from crash scenes or traffic stops. The Santa Ana Police Department is committed to providing training to all sworn staff in order to equip them with the knowledge and skillset to recognize, investigate, and ultimately arrest impaired drivers in the city. Currently, there are only 3 SFST instructors and 0 DRE instructors in the Santa Ana Police Department. With the culture of DUI enforcement being changed, ideally these numbers will rise, as well as the number of SFST, ARIDE, and DRE trained Officers.
Through the opportunities to our department through the OTS STEP grant, we are able to continue our efforts toward eliminating impaired driving within our city. Using strategic and selective enforcement, we are able to combat the dangers of impaired driving within the city. The Santa Ana Police Department conducts monthly DUI checkpoints through the OTS STEP grant, and we use the opportunity to educate the community of the risks, as well as the costs, of impaired driving. After 2025, the Santa Ana Police Department traffic unit saw 5 motor officers received the MADD award, as well as 2 officers in patrol. Although the OTS STEP grant has provided us with great opportunities to combat impaired driving, with the assistance of the CHP CTFGP, the Santa Ana Police Department can provide more enforcement and education to continue the fight against impaired driving.
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udies show the issue of impaired driving continues to rise. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUJ) in 2018, 12.6 million motorists drove under the influence of illicit drugs. After alcohol, Marijuana is the drug most found to be located within the blood of drivers involved in traffic crashes.
THC (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) can be detected in body fluids for several days, even weeks after usage and is often combined with alcohol. Santa Ana is home to over 30 retail cannabis locations including the one of the largest in the United States. Santa Ana is considered a major hub for the industry in Orange County, as well as all of Southern California. The presence of cannabis in the city is large and the use is overwhelming.
Unfortunately, these businesses bring in revenue and dangerous driving conditions.
The vehicle crash risk associated with Marijuana in combination with alcohol, cocaine, or benzodiazepines appears to be greater than that for each drug by itself. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 43.6% of fatally injured drivers in 2016 tested positive for drugs and over half of those drivers tested positive for two or more drugs. Based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2016, among drivers tested in fatal crashes, 44% had used a legal or illicit drug, compared to 38% who tested positive for alcohol. Per TREDS, according to a 2014 study, there were 7,000 new Marijuana users per day. After alcohol, Marijuana was the most commonly detected drug amongst drivers killed in traffic crash in 2016, out of 44% of drivers killed in traffic crashes who tested positive for drugs, 41% had used a strain or Marijuana.
Schedule A
Santa Ana Police Department is dedicated to reducing crashes, prevent fatalities, and providing a safer environment for all roadway users. Through targeted enforcement, public education, and invaluable trainings, we are committed to enhancing traffic safety and protecting the community. The funding from this grant would allow us to address critical resource gaps, improve Officer effectiveness, and perform our duties in a proficient way.
Performance Measures/Scope of Work (Proposed Solution)
Ensure 5 sworn Santa Ana Police Department Officers attend SFST and ARIDE by the end of Q4: aim to garner confidence in DUI investigations within patrol and the department as a whole.
Ensure 1 Officer attends DRE training.
Ensure 2 Officers attend SFST instructor school by the end of Q3.: this would allow our Department to better train our own Officers in the realm of DUID enforcement.
Send 6 SFST/ARIDE/DRE trained Officers or Supervisors to the IPTM Traffic Safety Symposium: this conference includes over 20 workshops dedicated to DUI and DUID enforcement to assist Officers in understanding these investigations and the court process following. This conference would be invaluable to the Officers attending and give them knowledge they could disseminate throughout the department.
The Santa Ana Police Department is dedicated to meeting the above listed goals and objects. In or to do so, the department will assign a minimum of 4 DUI Saturation Patrols each month. These patrols will be carried out by a DRE trained officer, if possible, and/or an Officer with SFST/ARIDE training. 48 DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1 = 12, Q2 = 12, Q3 = 12, Q4 = 12): Aim to reduce DUI/DUID deaths/crashes by at least 10%, which will improve roadway safety and protect the community. The reduction of DUI and DUID cases will be reported on a quarterly basis.
Project Performance Evaluation
The Santa Ana Police Department Traffic Unit will keep extensive notes and logs to document and evaluate the project over the duration of the grant period. This will assist in proper record keeping and quality control.
These stats will be monitored and adjusted if needed. Grant activity progress will be reported on a quarterly basis to ensure actions are being taken towards the set goals outlined. Department personnel will assist with providing quantitative measurements regarding the success of the activities. At the conclusion of the grant period, we will create a "Final Evaluation section in the fourth quarter. Using the data gathered we will provide a summary of the grant's accomplishments, challenges, and other significant activities. We would document if the department met, exceeded, or falls short of the objectives outlined. If an objective is not met, an explanation will be provided.
Program Sustainability
The Santa Ana Police Department's main goal is to reduce the number of DUI and DUID drivers on the road in order to foster safety in the community. We have been combating DUI related crashes through near-weekly DUI Saturation patrols funded through the OTS STEP Grant; however, the additional funds provided by the CHP Cannabis grant would allow us to conduct multiple DUI Saturation Patrols on nights with statistically higher DUI/DUID drivers. These funds would allow us to expand our reach and have more Officers in the field at once to saturate the city more thoroughly. The department is motived to utilize these funds in conjunction with funds from the OTS STEP Grant to make a positive impact on the battle against impaired driving in the City of Santa Ana.
The Santa Ana Police Department desires to send more Officers to SFST, ARIDE, and DRE classes in order to enhance the sustainability of DUI enforcement practices. The department only has 1 certified DRE at this time and the funds provided in this grant would assist with getting more Officers trained in advanced DUI subjects, including DRE.
With the uprise in traffic crashes involving DUI and DUID drivers, it is imperative for our Department to place an emphasis on enforcement and education. Due to the increasingly high costs of travel and lodging, the Santa Ana Police Department is limited on how many Officers they can send to trainings and seminars throughout the state.
Schedule A
Ad
ministrative Support
The grant coordinators with this department have become efficient with meeting the outlined requirements of the OTS STEP grants awarded. Proper use of grant funds is a top priority for the coordinators and the management that oversee all grant related activities. One Officer in the Traffic Unit is assigned to oversee OTS STEP grant with multiple levels of supervision overseeing all final decision making. The coordinator is responsible for all scheduling and statistic tracking; however, the final decision to approve or deny requests for activities or purchases lands on the supervisor(s).
Ther
e is an open line of communication with the fiscal representatives of the Santa Ana Police Department.
Within the Traffic Unit, there is one civilian staff member who is in charge of the funding allocation and reimbursement submissions. This person works hand-in-hand with the fiscal department to ensure all work hours are accurate and funds are properly disseminated. Our department leadership has shown great support for the enforcement of DUI and DUID driving. The City Council has made it clear they are aware of the dangers of these actions and support the enforcement of traffic safety laws within the city. This department has the support and the necessary trained personnel to manage such a grant, and we are confident we will excel if we are fortunate enough to receive this funding.
The T
raffic Division is currently staffed with 13 motor officers, 1 non-riding Corporal, 2 Sergeants, and 1 commander, as well as a cadre of civilian support staff. Each member of the division is willing and able to commit to the operations set forth by these grant funds. The members are dedicated to the traffic safety in our community.
Schedule B
Grant Total $768,000.00
Detai
led Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
30879 Santa Ana Police Department $768,000.00
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol $768,000.00
Category Sub-Total $768,000.00
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
Santa Ana 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.
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol
$768,000.00
48 DUI Saturation Patrols. 12 Officers, 1 Sergeant per saturation, 10 hrs per officer. Total salary and benefits = $768,000.
Avg. Sergeant Overtime rate: $160/hr
Avg. Officer/Cpl Overtime rate: $120/hr
(1 Sergeant x $160/hr x 10 hrs x 48 operations = $76,800) (12 Officers x $120/hr x 10 hrs x 48 operations = $691,200) Signature:
Email:
Alexander Trinidad (Sep 2, 2026 17:37:03 PDT)
[email protected]
091526 - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
Program_Exhibit 1 (1) (2)
Final Audit Report 2026-09-03
Created: 2026-09-03
By: Kristin Andrade ([email protected])
Status: Signed
Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAArvdvaM3LN-Dpru2_3NJPEw3shxiuBOTf "091526 - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program_Exhibit 1 (1) (2)" History
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