As a Law Enforcement Officer - Garden Grove

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The mission of the Neighborhood Traffic Unit (NTU) is to improve the quality of life by providing the safest and most efficient
flow of pedestrian and vehicle traffic throughout the city. The NTU enforces traffic laws and educates the community in an
effort to accomplish their mission.
The NTU targets areas in the city where traffic problems are prevalent. Traffic issues at schools are always a top priority for the
NTU; calls come in from both parents and school officials about the flow of traffic during drop-off and pick-up times at the
schools. By educating parents, conducting high-visibility enforcement, and adding new signage, the NTU works to keep the
school zones safe for all students. The unit conducted 17 school safety presentations during 2010, teaching students about
driving under the influence (DUI), and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The NTU received funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), which allowed the unit to conduct specific trafficrelated
enforcement programs to combat drunk driving and unlicensed drivers. In 2010, OTS funded 13 DUI checkpoints, 12
DUI saturation patrols, and two suspended driver’s license court stings. During 2010, the NTU arrested 250 drunk drivers and
was recognized for its enforcement with a Class A commendation from the Chief of Police, as well as recognition from MADD
(Mothers Against Drunk Drivers).
In addition to their daily responsibilities, NTU officers are also responsible for coordinating traffic safety at all special events
within the city. GGPD motor officers, along with motor officers from other local agencies, were allowed the honor of
participating in the Fallen Heroes mission this year, escorting fallen soldiers to their final resting place. Many family members
expressed gratitude for the support they received from the Police
Department.
Pedestrian and occupant safety continues to be an issue the
Neighborhood Traffic Unit addresses. The NTU conducted two
crosswalk enforcement programs this year to cite drivers who
do not yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Two of the three fatal
collisions investigated last year involved pedestrians who were
crossing the roadway legally and were killed by inattentive drivers.
Motor Officer Kathy Anderson is a certified child seat expert. She
attends monthly “Safe Kids” meetings and makes it her mission
to be an advocate for children who are not safely restrained in
vehicles. Officer Anderson conducted more than 500 car seat
inspections in 2010; ensuring parents had the proper knowledge
to keep their children safe.