Crime & Safety
Contra Costa Sheriff Gets $158K Grant To Boost DUI Testing Technology
The money will support equipment upgrades to improve testing for various drugs and reduce the turnaround time for results.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA—The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office has received $158,000 in state grant money to support upgrades to equipment used to detect impaired driving, officials announced Tuesday.
The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded the competitive one-year grant, tapping funds allotted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
According to the county, the Forensic Services Division will use part of the money to upgrade equipment used to confirm the presence of drugs in suspected DUI cases. The grant will also help the FSD purchase equipment that supports "comprehensive analysis" to better detect illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs that can be relevant in DUI cases.
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"We are grateful for this grant, which will improve testing capabilities, analysis, and turnaround times at the Forensic Services Division," said Sheriff David Livingston. "Having rapid results will benefit county law enforcement agencies and prosecutors and help make the roads safer for everyone."
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