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The City of Fullerton's Public Information Office is a division of the City Manager's Office. The primary function is to coordinate all external communication between the City and citizens. The Public Information Office is responsible for news releases, social media, community outreach, and general information management.

The Public Information Office works closely with the City Council, City departments, news media, the public and other government agencies to assist in building a more open and accessible city government. It is the City's official information outlet to media related inquiries.

The Police Department has a Public Information Officer that addresses police and crime related matters. You may call 714-738-6829 or visit the Fullerton Police website for further inquires.

Members of the media who have questions regarding Fire related emergency incidents should contact Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Kristi Hofstetter Batiste at kristi.hofstetterbatiste@fullertonfire.org or by calling 714-446-1454.

CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Law Enforcement Grant

The Fullerton Police Department was Awarded a $500,000 Grant from the California Highway Patrol
Post Date:07/16/2022 11:18 AM

The Fullerton Police Department is a proud leader in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement and Education through the Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Programs. In partnership with the California Highway Patrol, Fullerton PD offers all three courses multiple times throughout the year. These classes are open to Peace Officers from any accredited, POST Certified Law Enforcement Agency at no cost to their respective agency thanks to a grant from the California Highway Patrol.

 “The education and enforcement as well as the detection of impaired drivers on our roads are all critical pieces in the overall welfare of our city. The Fullerton Police Department is grateful to the California Highway Patrol for their support in our efforts to maintain public safety on our community’s roadways,” said Fullerton Police Chief Robert Dunn.

 The grant will pay for additional enforcement measures, including:

 • Officer Training and/or recertification: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

 The grant program will run through June 2023.

 

2022-2023 CHP Grant Press Release

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