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October 2022 Officer of the MonthOfficer Blake KelleyTyler Police Department, Texas MADD proudly recognizes Officer Blake Kelley of the Tyler Police Department as our Officer of the Month for October 2022. Officer Kelley joined the Tyler Police Department in 2016. He has a passion for...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is excited to announce the “2022 Legislators of the Year” – 65 state lawmakers honored for their tireless work and commitment to advancing MADD’s mission. This is the eighth year MADD has recognized legislative champions. “People are dying on...
September 2022 Mission MomentSergeant Christopher J. NelsonEdmond Police Department, Oklahoma Sergeant C.J. Nelson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a utility truck on Broadway Extension at Comfort Drive at about 3:00 pm on July 19, 2022. The utility truck was driving northbound...
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...