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• All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made this quarter. + In order to develop/maintain the "Hot Sheets," research will be conducted to identify the "worst of the worst" repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. The Hot Sheets may include the driver's name, last known address, DOB, description, current license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. Hot Sheets should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly. + Implementation of the STEP grant activities will be accomplished by deploying personnel at high collision locations. + Media Requirements + Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15. The kick-off press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the B. Phase 2 — Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year) • The police department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes. • Media Requirements • Send all grant -related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (1310) at pio@ots.ca.gov, 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. • Press releases reporting the results of grant activities such as enforcement operations are exempt from the reconnnended advance approval process, but still should be copied to the OTS PIO 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 PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov 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 PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov 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 C. Phase 3 — Data Collection & Reportine (Throughout Grant Year) Invoice Claims (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30) • Quarterly Performance Reports (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30) • Collect and report quarterly, appropriate data that supports the progress of goals and objectives. • Provide a brief list of activity conducted, procurement of grant -funded items, and significant media activities. Include status of grant -funded personnel, status of contracts, challenges, or special accomplishments. • Provide a brief summary of quarterly accomplishments and explanations for objectives not completed or plans for upcoming activities. • Collect, analyze and report statistical data relating to the grant goals and objectives. 4. METHOD OF EVALUATION Using the data compiled during the grant, the Grant Director will complete the "Final Evaluation" section in the fourth/final Quarterly Performance Report (QPR). The Final Evaluation should provide a brief summary of the grant's accomplishments, challenges and significant activities. This narrative should also include whether goals and objectives were met. exceeded. or an explanation of why obiectives were not completed. $/8/2017 8:42:19 AM Page 5 of 14