Release Reminders:
Pre-approval is not required when using any OTS-supplied press release template. However, copy the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and your OTS coordinator when any press release is distributed to the media and public. The OTS-supplied kick-off press release templates and any kickoff press releases are an exception to this policy and require prior approval before distribution to the media and public.
If an OTS-supplied press release template is substantially changed, the changes shall be sent to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov for approval and copy to your OTS Coordinator. Optimum lead time would be 7 days prior to the scheduled release date, but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled release date for review and approval is appreciated.
Press releases reporting immediate and time-sensitive grant activities are exempt from the OTS PIO approval process. The OTS PIO and your Coordinator should still be notified when the grant-related activity is announced via press release. Enforcement activities such as warrant and probation sweeps and court stings that are embargoed or could impact operations by publicizing in advance are exempt from the PIO approval process. Announcements and results of activities should still be copied to the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and your Coordinator with the embargoed date and time or with “INTERNAL ONLY: DO NOT RELEASE” message in subject line of email.
Latest Education and Enforcement Campaigns
- 2023 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Release Template
- 2023 May is Bike Safety Month Release Template
- 2023 National Click-It-or-Ticket Release Template
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- 2023 Distracted Driving Month Release Template
- 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement Release Template
- 2023 Super Bowl Sunday Enforcement Release Template
- 2022 Winter Enforcement Mobilization Release Template
- 2022 Thanksgiving Travel Release Template
- 2022 Pre-Holiday Season Release Template
- 2022 Halloween Safety Release Template
- 2022 Teen Driver Safety Week Release Template
- 2022 School Bus Safety Week Release Template
Year-Round Grant Operations
- Distracted Driving Enforcement Release Template
- Distracted Driving Enforcement Release Results Template
- Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Release Template
- Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Results Release Template
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Release Template
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Results Template
- DUI Enforcement Press Release Template
- DUI Enforcement Results Press Release Template
- DUI Checkpoint Release Template
- DUI Checkpoint Results Release Template
- Know Your Limit Press Release Template
- Seat Belt Enforcement Release Template
- Warrant Service Operation Release Template
- Warrant Service Operation Results Release Template
- Probation Sweep Release Template
- Probation Sweep Results Release Template