Introduction
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) projects reimburse
for overtime activities by local law enforcement to reduce crashes
by focusing enforcement efforts on high-crash areas called Enforcement
Zones. Officers should focus their enforcement efforts on reducing
the incidence of speeding, failure to use occupant restraint systems,
intersection traffic control violations, driving while intoxicated,
and/or driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor, and enforcement
of state and local ordinances on cellular and texting devices. Organizations
eligible for STEP funds include the Texas Department of Public Safety
(TxDPS), sheriff’s offices, constable’s offices, local police departments,
and inter-governmental coordination entities, e.g. Councils of Government (COGs).
STEP projects may only be proposed for a single year (yearlong)
grant term.
All STEP yearlong proposals must include:
- A problem identification, (see Chapter 2, Section 3).
- A project plan, including objectives, performance measures and targets.
- An operational plan.
- A budget (See Section 6 of this Chapter for detailed budget instructions).