By Daily Press staff
Santa Monicans can expect a stronger campaign against drunk driving in coming months.
City Hall accepted last week $340,000 in grant money to be used in the fight against drunk drivers. The money comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety.
The money will go towards a multi-year program called the “Problem Solving Safety Team — Westside Law Enforcement Against Drunk Driving,” or “PSST — WE LEADD.”
Nearly $189,000 will go into a fund set aside for overtime pay for police officers. Another $90,344 will pay for new equipment and $60,710 will go towards safety education programs.
The Santa Monica Police Department is the lead agency in the program, which will provide driving under the influence intervention programs and interdiction efforts.
A portion of the money also will be used to purchase a driving simulator and a safety instruction trailer that will be shared with Culver City, Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.
The grant money will be sent to City Hall on a receipt basis, meaning local officials spend it first and then ask the California Office of Traffic Safety for reimbursement
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 15, 2003. Read the original PDF.