A $700,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will support an intensive Probation supervision program for impaired drivers.
“This funding empowers our team to ensure community safety remains at the forefront of all we do by enhancing our ability to monitor probation clients who have committed serious and/or multiple DUI offenses,” said County of San Diego Probation Department Chief Tamika Nelson. “It allows our department to continue making impactful strides toward assisting clients in achieving their rehabilitative goals while holding them accountable, increasing successful outcomes for both clients and public safety.
“We are grateful for this opportunity that positions us closer to accomplishing one of our main priorities, to reduce the number of impaired drivers on our streets,” she said.
The grant will pay for field operations, including multi-agency efforts to reduce DUI and unlicensed driving, and conducting compliance checks during business and non-traditional hours. It will also fund alcohol and drug testing, officer training in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, distribution of DUI “Be on the Lookout” alerts for unlicensed drivers and collaborating with Courts and prosecutors to establish and enforce probation orders. The grant program runs through September 2026.
“Through accountability, treatment, and strong community partnerships, we are working toward a future where all people will be safe on California roads,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. “By supporting efforts that help high-risk DUI offenders make safer daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together.”
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
