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1. Deterrence Effect The visible presence of checkpoints increases the perceived risk of arrest, which can discourage people from driving under the influence. Even drivers who don’t pass through a checkpoint may modify their behavior knowing they’re out there. 2. Immediate Removal DUI checkpoints allow officers to detect and remove impaired drivers on the spot before they cause crashes, preventing potential injuries or fatalities. 3. Broad Coverage Unlike regular traffic stops that target specific behavior, checkpoints allow police to screen a large number of drivers systematically, increasing the odds of catching offenders who might otherwise go unnoticed. 4. Public Awareness Media coverage and signage around checkpoints help to reinforce public messaging about the dangers and consequences of DUI, supporting broader prevention campaigns. 5. Legal Backing The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz (1990) that DUI checkpoints are constitutional, as their benefit to public safety outweighs minimal intrusion, providing law enforcement with a solid legal foundation. 6. Data Support Studies have shown that checkpoints can reduce alcohol-related crashes by as much as 20%, making them a data-backed strategy for improving road safety. 7. Cost-Effectiveness Though checkpoints require planning, they are often more cost-effective in the long run due to their impact on reducing DUI-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities — all of which carry huge societal costs. Project Performance Evaluation Our formal request for funding to support the staffing of DUI/DUID saturation patrols, DUI/DUID checkpoints, and the necessary equipment to enforce impaired driving laws will be subject to evaluation on a quarterly basis. The Redwood City Police Department will play a central role in the planning, execution, and oversight of these efforts. Specifically, the Traffic Sergeant from the Redwood City Police Department will be tasked with the responsibility of scheduling all saturation patrols and DUI/DUID checkpoints, ensuring that these operations are carried out efficiently and strategically. Additionally, the Traffic Sergeant will be responsible for compiling and analyzing all data related to the arrests and enforcement actions taken during these operations which will be reported on a quarterly basis. To ensure a data-driven approach to our enforcement efforts, we will rely heavily on our Report Management System (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), and Crossroads Analytics. These technological tools will provide real-time, accurate data, allowing us to assess the success and impact of our initiatives. By continuously tracking and analyzing this data, we will be able to identify patterns and trends in impaired driving within our jurisdiction, enabling us to fine-tune our operations and target resources where they are most needed. This would specifically be reported based on the additional funding of this grant. Operations which utilizes grant funding will be reported on a quarterly basis. The Redwood City Police Department Traffic Sergeant, using the data collected from our RMS, CAD, and Crossroads Analytics systems, will be responsible for determining the most appropriate locations for DUI checkpoints. This decision will be based on a thorough analysis of high-collision areas and locations that have been identified as having elevated rates of impaired driving incidents, particularly in relation to Schedule A impaired drivers. The Traffic Sergeant will work closely with other members of the patrol and traffic teams to ensure that enforcement efforts are concentrated in the areas where they can make the most significant impact. ATTY/RESO.0076/CC RESO CANNABIS TAX GRANT PROGRAM - EXHIBIT A REV: 07-14-25 MI Page 12 of 17