Performance Measures Process

Evidence Based Enforcement Plan and Strategies

Participants Involved

The problem identification process section provides substantial detail regarding the participants involved in the selection process for evidence-based traffic safety countermeasures. The comprehensive and diverse list of participants involved covers a large array of disciplines. The participants involved are further enhanced by the program staff at the OHSO.

Data Sources

All enforcement agencies receiving grant funding also must use a data-driven approach to identify the enforcement issues in their jurisdictions. Data is provided to local law enforcement agencies as part of statewide problem identification. Furthermore, local crash information is available through Crash Facts Book to law enforcement. Agencies use local data for resource allocation and evidence based enforcement to address their specific problem(s).

To ensure enforcement resources are deployed effectively, law enforcement agencies are directed to implement evidence-based strategies. The OHSO uses the NHTSA publication Countermeasures That Work: A Highway Safety Countermeasure Guide for State Highway Safety Offices as a guide for developing evidenced-based enforcement strategies. The HSP narrative outlines Oklahoma’s broad approach to address key problem enforcement areas and guides local jurisdictions to examine local data, or utilize the data provided in the Oklahoma Crash Facts Book to develop appropriate countermeasures for their problem areas. Examples of proven strategies include targeted enforcement focusing on specific violations, such as impaired driving, failure to wear seatbelts, and speeding. Additional strategies deployed include enforcement during specific times of day when more crashes occur; nighttime impaired driving checkpoints, and enforcement of high-risk occupant protection populations, such as at night with additional focus on occupant protection of pickup truck occupants. High-visibility enforcement, including participation in national seat belt and impaired driving mobilizations, also is required. The Data-Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS) model and other strategies that use data to identify high-crash locations also are proven strategies. By implementing strategies that research has shown to be effective, more efficient use is made of the available resources and the success of enforcement efforts is enhanced.

Continuous Monitoring

The OHSO employees Program Coordinators who oversee and manage law enforcement grants. In addition, the OHSO provides funding for Impaired Driving Liaisons (IDL’s) who provide field coordination with their assigned agencies. Contact with enforcement agencies is maintained through meetings, conferences, grant monitoring sessions, phone calls, and press events. Enforcement deployment strategies are continuously evaluated for their impact, effectiveness and modifications are made where warranted.

The following have been identified by the OHSO as recognized evidence based strategies which will be selectively utilized in FY2016 projects.

Alcohol/Impaired Driving:

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  Administrative License Sanctions (CTW⁹ 1.1, page 1-12)
  
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  High Visibility Sobriety Checkpoints (CTW 2.1, page 1-19; Publicized Sobriety Checkpoint Programs-A Community Guide-from the Community Guide Branch, Epidemiology and Analysis Program Office, Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (Pitan, Qu, Chattopadhyay, Elder), 2010; Challenging College Alcohol Abuse (SAMHSA National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, 2007)
  
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  High Visibility Saturation Patrols (CTW 2.2, page 1-21)
  
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  Preliminary Breath Test Devices (CTW 2.3, page 1-22)
  
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  Passive Alcohol Sensors (CTW 2.4, page 1-23)
  
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  Integrated Enforcement (CTW 2.5, page 1-24)
  
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  DWI Courts – use of JOL (CTW 3.1, page 1-25)
  
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  Alcohol Problem Assessment and Treatment (CTW 4.1, page 1-32)
  
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  Alcohol Interlocks (CTW 4.2, page 1-34)
  
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  Mass Media Campaigns (CTW 5.2, page 1-44; CDC¹⁰ Guide to Community Preventive Services, 2010)
  
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  Responsible Beverage Service (CTW 5.3, page 1-46)
  
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  Alcohol Vendor Compliance Checks (CTW 6.3, page 1-55)
  
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  Youth Directed Programs (CTW 6.5, page 1-59)
  

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  Driver Training (CTW 4.5, page 8-29)
  
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  Bicycle Safety Training for Bike Commuters (CTW 2.2, page 9-19)
  
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  Active Lighting and Rider Conspicuity (CTW 3.1, page 9-20)
  

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  Graduated Driver Licensing (CTW 1.1, page 4-9)
  
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  Cell Phone and Text Messaging Laws (CTW 1.2, page 4-10)
  
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  Communications and Outreach on Distracted Driving (CTW 2.2, page 4-18)
  

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  Graduated Driver Licensing (CTW 1.1, page 6-8)
  
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  Peer Education: Promoting Healthy Behaviors publication (Advocates for Youth, Washington D.C.)
  

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  Alcohol-Impaired Motorcyclists: Communication & Outreach (CTW 2.2, page 5-15)
  
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  Motorcycle Rider Licensing and Training (CTW 3.1, page 5-17; CTW 3.2, page 5-20)
  
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  Communications and Outreach: Conspicuity and Protective Clothing (CTW 4.1, page 5-22)
  
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  Communications and Outreach: Other Driver Awareness (CTW 4.2, page 5-24)
  

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  State Primary Enforcement Belt Use Laws (CTW 1.1, page 2-12)
  
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  Short-term High-Visibility Enforcement (CTW 2.1, page 2-17)
  
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  Sustained High-Visibility Enforcement (CTW 2.3, page 2-22)
  
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  Communications and Outreach (CTW 3.1, page 2-23)
  
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  Strengthening Child Occupant Protection Laws (CTW, 4.1, page 2-27)
  
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  Short-Term High-Visibility CRS Law Enforcement (CTW 5.1, page 2-29)
  
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  School Programs (CTW 7.1, 2-33)
  
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  Child Restraint Distribution Programs (CTW 7.2, page 2-34)
  
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  Inspection Stations (CTW 7.3, page 2-35)
  

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  High-Visibility Enforcement (CTW 2.2, page 3-16)
  
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  Other Enforcement Methods (CTW 2.3, page 3-19)
  
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  Communications and Outreach (CTW 4.1, page 3-6)