The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office was Awarded $338,000.00 Grant for Specialized Impaired Driving Prosecution Team
El Dorado County, Calif. – The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support a specialized prosecution team that handles all stages of alcohol- and drug-impaired driving cases.
“Impaired driving is a growing problem, particularly with drivers suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of both alcohol and drugs,” El Dorado County Chief Assistant District Attorney James Clinchard said. “This program allows us to focus specifically on holding those who decide to drive impaired accountable for their dangerous actions.”
The specialized prosecution team will also partner with the statewide Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Training Program (TSRP) to train prosecutors and investigators on best practices for handling and managing driving under the influence (DUI) cases. The TSRP Training Network providing resources and training to law enforcement, prosecutors, and toxicologists on how to effectively investigate and prosecute driving under the influence of drugs cases.
“Strengthening impaired driving prosecution is a vital part of holding impaired drivers accountable for their dangerous actions that puts everyone on the road at risk,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said. “By investing in dedicated teams and shared expertise, we’re enhancing how DUI cases are handled from start to finish and reinforcing the message that impaired driving has real consequences.”
The grant program runs through September 2027.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.