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A Missouri Sheriff Reminds us of the Dangers of Impaired Driving Sheriff Brad Cole Christian County, Missouri National Sheriff’s Association Traffic Safety Committee Vice Chair Driving under the influence is a huge problem in our country. In the United States, almost 30 people die every...
August 2022 Mission Moment Officer Karl McDonough’s Line of Duty Death in 2010 Continues to Motivate our August Officer of the Month On October 12, 2010, Officer Karl McDonough was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being operated by a drunk...
July 2022 Officer of the Month Officer Nickolus Van Buren El Paso, Texas Police Department MADD proudly recognizes Officer Nickolus Van Buren of the El Paso Police Department as our Officer of the Month for July 2022. Officer Van Buren recently was re-assigned to the...
A drugged driver killed my parents. Oral fluid roadside testing will save lives and save more families from that pain. By Brian Swift In 2013, a logging truck barreled through a red light and slammed into my parents’ car, killing my father instantly. My sister...
The National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving By – Darrin Grondel Vice President, Government Relations and Traffic Safety Responsibility.org On March 20, 2013, Thomas and Barbara Swift were tragically killed in upper Michigan State by a log truck driver who ran a red light striking...
‘Operation Dry Water’ Takes Place Nationwide Deterring Impaired Boating Taylor Matsko Communications & Marketing Director National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Not only is impaired operation a concern on our nation’s roadways, but it also is a major issue on America’s waterways. Impaired boating...
“I find peace in knowing that each of you are out there every day” Alex Otte Mothers Against Drunk Driving National President My name is Alex Otte and I am the National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In two weeks, it will be 12...
MADD June 2022 Officer of the Month Officer Josh Landrum Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency MADD National selects Officer Josh Landrum as our Officer of the Month for June 2022. Officer Landrum is with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Officer Landrum was the National Association of...
May Mission Moment Officer Nicholas Galinger Chattanooga, Tennessee Police Department End of Watch February 24, 2019 Police Officer Nicholas Galinger was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 2900 block of Hamill Road at 11:00 pm, on February 24, 2019. He was checking a...
National Peace Officers Memorial Day By: Ron Replogle MADD National Law Enforcement Initiatives Manager As many of you know, today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Thousands of law enforcement officers and their families are gathered in our Nation’s Capital to honor the fallen officers...