COMMISSION

in each grant cycle creates a predictable and consistent level of funding support for law
enforcement activities. However, as demonstrated by the Law Enforcement Grant Funding
chart, available funding levels are considerably less than the amount requested. Starting in
2016, the Grants Program team offers a focused workshop session to address questions
about the law enforcement grant application process.
Examples of Law Enforcement Grants
The following are examples of how grant funds have aided local,
state, and federal agencies in their law enforcement needs since
2014. For more information on these and other OHV grants, visit
www.olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/user/home.aspx.
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The Napa Valley Sheriff was awarded funding to increase enforcement patrols and
purchase OHV patrol equipment for the Knoxville Recreation Area. Knoxville is a
17,700-acre park that spans Napa, Yolo and Lake Counties, deputies have caught
illegal marijuana growers, illegal hunters and discouraged garbage dumping. Over
the years, the Sheriff’s Office had received $5,000 to $60,000 in law enforcement
grants for the Knoxville program.
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The Placer County Sheriff was awarded funds to purchase all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs) to patrol the remote and rugged OHV areas in the county, such as the
Rubicon Trail. Much of an officer’s time is used to educate enthusiasts of OHV laws,
vehicle safety, and to ensure they know where it is legal to recreate.
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The San Bernardino National Forest was awarded funds to hire an additional law
enforcement officer, purchase sound monitoring equipment, and provide training
certification for sound testing and spark arrester tools. There was an urgent need for
additional law enforcement and monitoring at the Baldy Mesa OHV Area due to the
2013 designation of 23 miles of OHV routes, approval for staging area improvements
and 55 miles of unauthorized route restoration. The Baldy Mesa OHV area is a
popular recreation area for OHV, equestrian and hiking use, is close to urban areas,
and has adjacent County and private land on the USFS boundary. This position
provides increase patrol and contacts with users to promote responsible OHV
use and prevent trespass in unauthorized areas. Two additional grants fund the
installation of a fence on the USFS border to prevent trespass and an education grant
to increase outreach to recreationists to inform them of authorized recreation areas.
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The BLM South Cow Mountain OHV Area was awarded funds to purchase
1,391 acres of private land located on either side of Highway 175, just south of the
South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area. This acquisition secures and improves
public access to the OHV area, increases recreational opportunities, and prevents
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