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Schedule A Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton Police Department (PPD) seeks funding to implement an Impaired Driving Education and Enforcement Program to address the increase in impaired driving incidents following the legalization of cannabis. The program focuses on Training, Education, and Enforcement to enhance public safety by reducing the number of traffic collisions involving alcohol, drugs, and cannabis. Through increased specialized and ongoing training for officers, community outreach, and the acquisition of necessary equipment, the PPD aims to improve its ability to identify and apprehend impaired drivers. Partnerships with organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.), and the Chief's Advisory Board (CAB), will help disseminate critical safety information to the community. Funds will support officer training, hands-on public education campaigns, and directed enforcement efforts, including the purchase of equipment to aid in DUI enforcement. This approach aligns with the state's objective to reduce cannabis- related impaired driving incidents and will significantly enhance public safety in Pleasanton. Problem Statement & Proposed Solution Problem Statement PPD has identified a concerning trend in impaired driving incidents. In 2023 DUI arrests in Pleasanton dropped to 84, continuing a downward trend from 156 arrests made in 2019. Along with this decline in arrests, impaired driving collisions have only slightly decreased from 47 in 2019 to 34 in 2023. DUI arrests from collisions comprised 50% of all DUI arrests in 2023, compared to just 33% in 2019. This shift suggests that impaired drivers are not being identified and removed from the roadways before causing collisions. A key challenge for PPD is the lack of specialized training and resources for effective DUI enforcement, particularly in recognizing cannabis-related impairment. The department currently does not have Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Instructors or Drug Recognition Expert certified officers. As a result, officers rely on external agencies for training, which has contributed to a decline in internal expertise and a proactive enforcement culture. Since 2020, only one PPD officer has met the 25-arrest threshold for recognition by M.A.D.D. compared to multiple officers in previous years. Additionally: • 30 out of 50 officers have not received SFST training beyond the police academy. • 43 officers do not have ARIDE training. Pleasanton Impaired Driving Statistics • DUI arrests declined from 156 in 2019 to 84 in 2023 • DUI-related collisions only slightly decreased from 47 in 2019 to 34 in 2023 Proposed Solutions The proposed solutions aim to comprehensively address impaired driving by implementing structured training, education, and enforcement strategies. By equipping officers with the necessary skills, engaging the community through targeted outreach, and utilizing data-driven enforcement methods, PPD intends to significantly reduce DUI-related incidents. These efforts will not only enhance roadway safety but also foster a culture of proactive DUI enforcement within the department. Attachment 1 Page 317 of 694