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September 2022 Officer of the MonthOfficer Zach AzariCharleston Police Department, South Carolina MADD proudly recognizes Officer Zach Azari of the Charleston Police Department as our Officer of the Month for September 2022. Officer Azari joined the Charleston Police Department Traffic Division at the end of...
Drug and Alcohol Use by Todays Commercial Motor Vehicle OperatorsBy: Jake Elovirta, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – Director of Compliance and Enforcement Programs In the recent July and August 2022 Newsletters Darrin Grondel, Vice President, Government Relations and Traffic Safety for Responsibility.Org and Sheriff Brad...
August 2022 Officer of the Month Officer Andy Rodriquez El Paso, Texas Police Department MADD proudly recognizes Officer Andy Rodriquez of the El Paso Police Department as our Officer of the Month for August 2022. Officer Rodriquez has been with the El Paso Police Department...
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...