Phase 2 – Program Operations. (Throughout Grant Year) Inventory the new equipment following delivery. Disperse equipment to identified recipient agencies. Plan a media event announcing the grant funded equipment. Recipient agencies will identify training needs and objectives and coordinate instructional staff to conduct a high quality training program for their respective agency. Recipient agencies will develop a preventive maintenance schedule for the new equipment following manufacturers’ recommendations. Media Requirements Send all grant-related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (XXX) at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator. The following requirements are for grant-related activities and are different from those regarding any grant kick-off release or announcement. If an OTS-supplied, template-based press release is used, there is no need for pre-approval, however, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied when the release is distributed to the press. If an OTS-supplied template is not used, or is substantially changed, a draft press release shall be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Optimum lead-time would be 10 days prior to the release distribution date, but should be no less than 5 working days prior to the release distribution date. Press releases reporting the immediate and time-valued results of grant activities such as enforcement operations are exempt from the recommended advance approval process, but still should be copied to the OTS XXX and Coordinator when the release is distributed to the press. Activities such as warrant or probation sweeps and court stings that could be compromised by advanced publicity are exempt from pre-publicity, but are encouraged to offer embargoed media coverage and to report the results. Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Email the OTS XXX at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 30 days in advance, a short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program so OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event. Submit a draft or rough-cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer graphics, etc.) to the OTS ...
Phase 2 – Program Operations. (Throughout Grant Year) Attend and complete a NHTSA certified Child Passenger Safety Technician course; complete re- certifications if necessary. Research traffic safety fairs, community events, or presentation opportunities to share car seat safety education. Contact law enforcement agencies to begin collaborating on efforts to promote training on car seat safety education and enforcement to officers. Research new drop off locations for residents to recycle car seats. Contact partner agencies in order to obtain resources in Spanish, Russian, and Punjabi. Contact schools and/or daycare centers to provide car seat and booster seat presentations and educational resources. Media Requirements Send all grant-related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (XXX) at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx, with a copy to your OTS Coordinator. If an OTS template-based press release is used, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied when the release is distributed to the press. If an OTS template is not used, or is substantially changed, a draft press release shall be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Optimum lead time would be 10-20 days prior to the release date to ensure adequate turn-around time. Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Email the OTS XXX at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 30 days in advance, a short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program so OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event. Submit a draft or rough-cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts, artwork, trailer graphics, etc.) to the OTS XXX at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx and copy your OTS Coordinator for approval 14 days prior to the production or duplication. Include the OTS logo, space permitting, on grant-funded print materials; consult your OTS Coordinator for specifics.
Phase 2 – Program Operations. (Throughout Grant Year) Prosecution will be on-going. The Deputy District/City Attorney(s) will review DUI cases from all law enforcement agencies in the county/city. Training for law enforcement personnel, District Attorney Investigators and other Deputy District/City Attorneys will begin and continue throughout the program. Prosecutor(s) will: a) Work to secure convictions (as justice requires) and appropriate sentences that reflect the public safety risk
Phase 2 – Program Operations. (Throughout Grant Year) • The department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes. Media Requirements The following requirements are for all grant-related activities: • Send all media advisories, alerts, videos, graphics, artwork, posters, radio/PSA/video scripts, storyboards, digital and/or print educational materials for grant-related activities to the OTS XXX at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx for approval and copy your OTS coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days before the scheduled release but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated. • The OTS XXX is responsible for the approval of the design and content of materials. The agency understands OTS PIO approval is not authorizing approval of budget expenditure or cost. Any cost approvals must come from the Coordinator. • Pre-approval is not required when using any OTS-supplied template for media advisories, press releases, social media graphics, videos or posts, or any other OTS-supplied educational material. However, copy the OTS XXX at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx and your OTS coordinator when any material is distributed to the media and public, such as a press release, educational material, or link to social media post. The OTS-supplied kick-off press release templates and any kickoff press releases are an exception to this policy and require prior approval before distribution to the media and public. • If an OTS-supplied template, educational material, social media graphic, post or video is substantially changed, the changes shall be sent to the OTS PIO at xxx@xxx.xx.xxx for approval and copy to your OTS Coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days prior to the scheduled release date, but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated. • Press releases, social media posts and alerts on platforms such as NextDoor and Nixle reporting immediate and time-sensitive grant activities (e.g. enforcement operations, day of event highlights or announcements, event invites) are exempt from the OTS PIO approval process. The OTS PIO and your Coordinator should still be notified when the grant-related activity is happening (e.g. car seat checks, bicycle rodeos, community presentations, DUI checkpoints, etc.). • Enforcement activities such as warrant and probation sweeps, court stings, etc. that are embargoed or could impact operation...
Phase 2 – Program Operations. (Throughout Grant Year) • Select vendor for system development, implementation, and installation. • Monitor and oversee progress of system/software development.
