BEVERLY HILLS—On Wednesday, December 17, the Beverly Hills Police Department announced that it received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help decrease the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. The grant program runs through September 2026.
“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark G. Stainbrook said. “Through a combination of education and enforcement efforts, our goal is to reduce dangerous driving behaviors, prevent crashes, and make our roads safer for everyone.”
The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:
-DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.
-High-visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law.
-Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
-Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.
-Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.
-Officer training and/or recertification: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside -Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
“Through focused traffic enforcement and education, we’re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,” said OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty. “By encouraging people to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together.”
Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
By Danny Jones