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GHSP -06 <br />SECTION C —. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT <br />Statement of Problem <br />Cabarrus ranks in the top 10 counties in the state of North Carolina for DWI arrest. <br />Without necessary safety equipment officers conducting DWI Checkpoints are placed at <br />risk, with proper reflective equipment and lighting officers are more visible to the <br />motoring public during DWI Checkpoints. Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office conducts <br />DWI throughout the year and requires necessary equipment i.e., traffic cones, traffic <br />vest, lights and generator etc. most of the aforementioned equipment is usually borrowed <br />and is not always available when needed. <br />Proposed Solution <br />Goal #l: The Cabarrus County Sheriffs Office conduct at least 6 DWI checkpoint per year. By <br />conducting DWI checkpoint officers can remove the dangers of DWI from the highways of <br />Cabarrus County, NC we seek to reduce reported Motor Vehicle Crashes and Deaths through <br />innovative combined DWI enforcement and education. <br />Objectives: Implement at least 6 DWI Checkpoints for calendar year. Conduct well advertised zero <br />tolerance DWI enforcement campaigns with the use the news media and other educational <br />programs. Maintain data in problem areas and identify them for future reference. <br />Goal #2: Increase participation in Seatbelt and DWI Checkpoints. <br />Objectives: Increase participation with other jurisdictions in DWI Checkpoints and other DWI <br />events as necessary and increase enforcement efforts on impaired drivers as often as possible. DWI <br />Checkpoints will be conducted once every three months (Quarterly) documented and submitted to <br />GHSP via computer. The ultimate goal of this combined enforcement effort is to reduce accidents, <br />injuries and death contributed to Driving While Impaired violators on the streets of Cabarrus <br />County. <br />SECTION D — SCHEDULE OF TASKS � <br />List the schedule of tasks referring specifically to the objectives listed in the narrative above. <br />First Quarter (October, November, December} <br />October — December 2010 <br />Preparing bid specifications and preparing purchasing request for traffic safety equipment. <br />Prepare GHSP Reports, Attend GHSP Campaigns, Coordinate and attend 1 DWI <br />Checkpoint quarterly. <br />Rev. 02/09 3 A00" number 1 <br />F -17 <br />