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HIGHWAY SAFETY CONCEPT PAPER
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Applicant Agency: City of Miami
Implementing Agency: City of Miami Police Department
Concept Paper Title: FY 2019 Miami DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Overtime Project
Amount Requested: 100,000
Priority Area for Concept Paper: (Select Only One)
❑ Aging Road Users
❑ Community Traffic Safety Outreach
❑ Distracted Driving
❑ Planning and Administration (FDOT Only)
❑ Police Traffic Services
❑ Public Traffic Safety Professionals Training
❑ Speed/Aggressive Driving
❑ Teen Driver Safety
❑ Traffic Records
❑ Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC)
❑ Work Zone Safety
/1 Impaired Driving
❑ Motorcycle Safety
❑ Occupant Protection and Child Passenger Safety
❑ Paid Media (FDOT Only)
❑ Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Type of Project: (Select Only One)
Type of Request: (Select Only One)
❑ Initial a Continuation — Year 2018
Previous Year's Project Number (if Continuation):
M5HVE-18-06-06
// Local ❑ Statewide
Ranking: (if Local Project)
// City - 1 of 2 ❑ County - of
OR ❑ Identified Need (Data outside of Fatalities and Injuries)
Head of Agency:
Name: Jorge R. Colina
Title: Chief of Police
Address: 400 NW 2nd Avenue, 4th Floor
Miami
Florida, 33130
Phone: (305) 603-6100 Extension: E-Mail: 1126amiami-police.orq
Project Contact:
Name: Joaquin A. Freire
Title: Lieutenant, Traffic Enforcement Unit Commander
Address: 400 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami
Florida, 33130
Phone: (305) = Extension: E-Mail: 2101(a�miami-police.orq
FDOT USE ONLY:
Concept Paper Number:
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Statement of the Problem: (Provide details about the traffic safety problem that you want to address.)
The Miami Police Department ("MPD"), the City of Miami ("City") continues to grapple with high incidents of Driving Under
the Influence (DUI) violations despite comprehensive efforts to mitigate these incidents. Many of these DUI violators, also
known as "impaired drivers" are well aware of the law, but choose to violate it at the expense of the public's safety. In
addition, the City of Miami is an attractive destination for tourists and immigrants who may not understand Florida DUI laws
and consequently violate them. MPD has instituted measures to decrease and prevent the danger of impaired driving.
However, the data shows that Miami still has an unpredictable, persistent DUI problem that calls for continuous action.
With over 453,579 residents, Miami is the second-largest city in the State of Florida. Miami's reputation as a major center,
and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade has resulted in booming
urban growth. In Downtown Miami alone, since 2012, 5,180 new condo units have been delivered with an additional 5,078
units currently under construction (1). As a result, the City attracts a growing number of new residents, visitors, and a
significant commuting workforce. In order to successfully continue efforts to decrease impaired driving incidents, MPD is in
need of funding to meet the burgeoning demands for service from a rapidly expanding population. Residents and visitors
to the City must be proactively informed of the dangers of impaired driving through enforcement of DUI traffic laws and
most importantly public, education.
Miami Police Department seeks to address the "Impaired Driving" emphasis area of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan
(SHSP). MPD is in critical need of Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") funds to continue DUI enforcement
efforts and provide public education to motorists. DUI enforcement and educational literature is instrumental in MPD's
efforts to remove DUI violators from our roadways.
The City of Miami is committed to reducing alcohol and drug related crashes and fatalities. Along with the human
suffering caused from injuries, disabilities and fatalities, there are also substantial economic ramifications. Traffic crashes
often result in large medical expenses, loss of wages, as well as property damage not only for the individuals involved,
but also for the City and its residents as this can potentially represent millions of dollars in economic losses.
Sources:
(1)
http://www.miamidda.com/MiamiDDA/media/MiamiDDA/Documents/210710MDDA_IRR_MidYearResidentialMarket_web3-
1.pdf
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Supporting Data: (Include at least three years of crash, injury, fatality, and citation data, to show the extent of the
problem. If outside the top 25% for your city or county, provide further details to support your identified need.)
In the past three years, the City of Miami has seen a fluctuation in the number of alcohol related accidents as
exhibited below. In 2017, the number of DUI related crashes decreased slightly from the year prior. With continued
checkpoints and patrols, the MPD seeks to continue the trend of decreasing DUI related crashes in FY 2018-2019.
Year Number of DUI Related Accidents (Crashes)
2017 163
2016 175
2015 150
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30,000 people are killed in car accidents
annually in the U.S. Miami has had success in the overall reduction of traffic fatalities from 2015 to 2017,by
approximatley 36%. With ongoing efforts, MPD hopes to continue this trend for 2018-2019. However, DUI fatalities have
experienced an incremental rise between 2015-2017, further highlighting the need for prolonged DUI enforcement efforts.
In 2016, MPD's Traffic Homicide Unit investigated 21 cases of hit and run instances, nine of which were fatalities. Those
who study human behavior say hit and run drivers experience fear and guilt, overwhelming their sense of self-control.
That can be made worse by alcohol, a factor in about 30% of traffic fatalities nationally(2). Please see below for detailed
statistical information on "Traffic Related Fatalities" and "DUI Related Fatalities."
Traffic Related Fatalities
2017- 41
2016- 65
2015- 64
DUI Related Fatalities
2017- 5
2016- 1
2015- 3
To reduce the number of alcohol related crashes, the Miami Police Department must continue to dedicate
resources toward DUI arrests. Between 2016 and 2017, "DUI Related Arrests" experienced a dramatic drop, by a
difference of 159 arrests, as patrol officers have focused more on violent crime and non -traffic offenses. With the
assistance of FDOT funding, MPD will continue the sustained focus on impaired driving that is working towards making
the City of Miami a safe city for residents and visitors. While the drunk driving arrests illustrated below represent a fraction
of the number of drivers who are impaired in a given year, each arrest averts a potential threat to the lives and safety of
the community.
DUI Related Arrests
2017- 202
2016 361
2015 325
In impaired driving, the City of Miami is ranked number five and lies within the top 25% of cities in the Fiscal Year 2018
Highway Safety Matrix - Ranking of Florida Cities (3). Miami's population has increased from 417,650 in 2013 to 453,579
in 2017, a total of 35,929 people. Miami is the county seat of Miami -Dade County and is a destination for a number of the
millions of tourists visiting the county annually. In 2016, there were 15.8 million visitors to the Greater Miami area;
countless visitors are potentially unaware of local DUI laws and at risk of becoming violators (4). The need for increased
impaired driver enforcement is highlighted in the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (NHTSA)
2013/14 National Roadside Survey, during which 9,000 drivers across the country were voluntarily surveyed. The survey
revealed 1.5% of drivers on weekend evenings had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08. Drivers at a BAC of .08 or
higher, are four times as likely to crash than sober drivers. Because the greater Miami area is a world famous tourist
destination and is home to a vibrant nightlife with numerous clubs and restaurants, drinking and driving is very prevalent.
Sources:
(2) http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-hit-and-run-20150205-story.htm l
(3) FY2018 Highway Safety Matrix - Ranking of Florida Cities
(4) http://partners. miamiandbeaches.com/tools-and-resources/research-and-statistics
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Proposed Solution: (Provide the specific countermeasure(s), chapter, and section you plan on implementing from the
NHTSA Countermeasures That Work guide, found at: http://www.fdot.gov/safety/3-
Grants/CountermeasuresThatWork8th.pdf. Explain how the countermeasure(s) that you plan to implement will address
the problem and how the funding that you have requested will support those countermeasure(s). If no NHTSA
countermeasure(s) exist, explain the basis of your selected strategy and how it will be effective.)
Miami Police Department will implement the deterrence countermeasure of "Enforcement" and use publicized
sobriety checkpoints and high visibility saturation patrols denoted in Chapter 1, Section 2:"Deterrence: Enforcement,"
found in the "Countermeasures That Work" guide. Research has shown these countermeasures are successful in
reducing impaired driving. Over a short period of time publicized sobriety checkpoints and high visibility saturation patrols
have demonstrated effectiveness in several high quality evaluations with consistent results.
FDOT funding will be used to continue MPD's effective "DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Overtime Project" to
decrease impaired driving related traffic crashes and fatalities and enhance its enforcement efforts and deterrence
capability, with the execution of DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrol countermeasures. According to the Center for
Disease Control (CDC),these checkpoints consistently reduce alcohol -related crashes, typically by 9% (5).
MPD will conduct at least one (1) DUI checkpoint each quarter. Checkpoints will be either large-scale operations requiring
a unit of 30 to 50 officers or small-scale manpower operations requiring a unit of 10 to 15 officers. FDOT funds will be
allocated toward off -duty personnel who must work overtime to man these checkpoints. We will employ no more than two
(2) sergeants as supervisors, a minimum of 10 officers to operate the checkpoint and three (3) public service aides to
support vehicle impoundment, breathalyzer testing, and other duties as needed. Per department policy, a lieutenant must
be in charge of a checkpoint. Therefore, we respectfully request that a lieutenant be allowed to participate in the project.
We will also employ two (2) officers to conduct at least two (2) to three (3) DUI saturation patrols per month. MPD will
provide manpower and equipment (Breath Alcohol Testing mobile, light tower, etc.) to partner with and assist other local
agencies, thereby leveraging this grant to multiply the effectiveness of the DUI checkpoint operations.
Pre and post operations' briefings will be conducted to ensure all officers are made aware and understand the policies
and procedures, goals, duties, and objectives of the operation. This effort is also a component of the "Drive
Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Officers will be on alert to
apprehend motorists who are driving impaired and will show zero tolerance for motorists who violate Florida's traffic laws.
In our DUI enforcement operations, we will utilize officers that are trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
or have attended the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Course (ARIDE). Whenever possible, we will use
our certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), the foremost DUI enforcement officers in the Department.
Checkpoints will have a high visibility police presence in an effort to reduce serious vehicular crashes. We will work
with the Miami -Dade County State Attorney's Office, which frequently attends our DUI checkpoints to ensure MPD officers
are peforming duties in compliance with state guidelines.
MPD will work with the media to increase the public's awareness of arrest as a consequence for driving while impaired by
alcohol or other drugs. The media will be invited to participate in the sobriety checkpoint operations and will be provided
with the results of the checkpoints
"Personnel Services" cover overtime salary and benefits including Medicare and social security, and other expenses for
essential personnel working DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols and those performing clerical functions (report
preparation and submission). FDOT funding will pay for sworn and non -sworn law enforcement personnel with these
ranks: Public Service Aide, Police Officer, Corporal, Sergeant and Lieutenant. The total project cost for the continuation of
the Miami DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Overtime Project is $100,000.
5. https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/impaired_driving/impaired-drv_factsheet.html
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Sustainability: (If local project, provide details about how you plan to continue the safety efforts after the initial funding
period has ended. If you cannot continue the safety efforts, provide details about what will prevent you from continuing.
Does not apply to statewide projects.)
The Miami Police Department is committed to making Miami's streets safe from impaired drivers and DUI violators.
MPD will work to the greatest extent possible to sustain the Miami DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Overtime
Project after grant funding is expended. MPD will continue conducting its own DUI checkpoints using a combination of on
duty officers and if surplus money is available, officers working limited overtime hours. We will assist other agencies with
their DUI checkpoints using on -duty officers. The City of Miami's Office of Grants Administration will also search and
submit for additional grant opportunities to ensure the project remains funded
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Project Objectives: (List the short term objectives that you have for the project. All objectives must be quantifiable,
such as, "To reduce the number of crashes by 5% compared to the 3 year average of the most recent data by conducting
12 sobriety checkpoints during the sub -grant period; Providing 12 public education outreach events in the community
during the sub -grant period.")
1) Conduct at least one (1) DUI Checkpoint each quarter. Scope of operation can be a large-scale operation of 30-50
officers or a small-scale operation of 10-15 officers.
2) Conduct at least two (2) to three (3) DUI Saturation Patrols per month.
3) Support 20 local and state DUI checkpoints with manpower and equipment
4) During the grant period, reduce the number of alcohol related traffic crashes in the City of Miami by five (5%)
percent in comparison to 163 crashes in 2017.
5) During the grant period, reduce the number of alcohol related traffic fatalities by 33% compared to the three year
average of the most recent data.
6) Provide literature to 100% of the motorists encountered during DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrols on the dangers
of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs consistent with the State of Florida's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled
Over" Initiative.
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Evaluation: (Explain how you will determine each project objective has been met by using one or more of the following
methods: Formative, Process/Administrative, Impact, and Outcome. Details about the four methods of evaluation can be
found at http://www.fdot.qov/safety/3-Grants/Grants-Home.shtm)
The "Process Evaluation" method is most suitable for evaluating the number of DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation
patrols and motorists who received educational literature. This method lends itself to assessing the completion of steps
taken to achieve desired program outcomes. Conducting the checkpoints and patrols are all part of the process of
reducing alcohol related fatalities and alcohol related traffic crashes, they are the "steps taken".
The "Outcome Evaluation" method will be used to evaluate reduction in alcohol related fatalities and reduction in
alcohol related traffic crashes. This will provide a quantifiable framework by which we can measure the bottome line of the
results of this program, as it considers program goals to determine if desired changes have been attained as a result of
the intervention.
To ensure a thorough evaluation of the success of our DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Overtime Project, the City
of Miami Police Department will measure the following metrics:
1) Number of DUI Checkpoints conducted per quarter.
2) Number of DUI Saturation Patrols conducted per month.
3) Number of local and State DUI checkpoints supported.
4) Number of alcohol related crashes.
5) Number of alcohol related traffic fatalities.
6)Number of motorists who received educational literature.
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Additional Questions for Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC) Priority Area: (Only complete if
requesting funding from the Traffic Records Coordinating Committee.)
Do you anticipate needing funding for multiple years to complete this project?
❑ Yes
❑ No
If yes, Please provide additional details below:
Project will impact the following Traffic Records Information System(s): (Select All That Apply)
❑ Citation/Adjudication
❑ Crash
❑ Driver
❑ EMS/Injury Surveillance System
❑ Roadway
❑ Vehicle
Project will impact the following performance area(s): (Select All That Apply)
❑ Accessibility ❑ Completeness ❑ Timeliness
❑ Accuracy ❑ Integration ❑ Uniformity
Project will advance the following goal(s) for Florida's Traffic Safety Information Systems: (Select All That Apply)
❑ Accessibility ❑ Data Quality ❑ Utilization
❑ Coordination ' ❑ Integration
Goal Support: (Explain how the project will help advance the goal(s) selected above.)
CONCEPT PAPER BUDGET
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List each item for which you are requesting funding and the estimated cost of the item(s). Any matching funds that can be
provided from other sources should be listed in the Match section. Equipment that has a per unit cost of $1,000 or more
should be listed in the Operating Capital Outlay section.
BUDGET CATEGORY
TOTAL
FEDERAL
FUNDING
MATCH
STATE
LOCAL
A. Personnel Services
DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrol
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$0
Overtime Salary and Benefits as follows -
Sworn law enforcement personnel:
FICA/Medicare @ 1.45%
and
Non -sworn law enforcement personnel:
FICA (Social Security & Medicare) @ 7.65%
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
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$0
$ 0
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$0
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$ 0
$0
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$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal
$100,000
$100,000
$ 0
$ 0
B. Contractual Services
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
C. Expenses
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
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$0
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$ 0
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$ 0
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$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
CONCEPT PAPER BUDGET
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BUDGET CATEGORY
TOTAL
FEDERAL
FUNDING
MATCH
STATE
LOCAL
D. Operating Capital Outlay
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
E. Indirect Cost
$ 0
$0
$0
$0
Subtotal
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
Total Cost of Project
$100,000
$100,000
$ 0
$ 0
FDOT USE ONLY:
Postmark Date:
Date Received:
Entered Into Database:
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Planner Assigned:
Date Assigned:
Planner Received: