MADD to honor officials, agencies at Friday breakfast

Posted 9/22/16

The Rhode Island Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is honoring local officials for their efforts in stopping substance impaired driving, supporting victims and preventing underage drinking. This event is about recognizing the good work of more

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MADD to honor officials, agencies at Friday breakfast

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The Rhode Island Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is honoring local officials for their efforts in stopping substance impaired driving, supporting victims and preventing underage drinking.  This event is about recognizing the good work of more than 25 professionals and agencies who have shown outstanding dedication to DUI enforcement, prosecution, victim services, legislation, emergency services and education. In its second year, this event takes the time to recognize and thank those who are working so hard to keep our streets safe from the horrors of drunk driving. 

The 2016 Law Enforcement Recognition Breakfast, sponsored by AAA Northeast, Nationwide Insurance, AIPSO, L&M Hospital and Lexus of Warwick will be held Friday, September 23 at 7:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza at 501 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. 

“MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving endorses and encourages high-visibility law enforcement and continuing diligence on the part of our police, prosecutors and probation professionals,” said Eric Creamer, MADD Rhode Island Executive Director.

The honorees were selected using a nomination process. Nomination forms were sent to each related agency. No candidates were reviewed if a nomination form or correspondence was not returned to MADD. A volunteer committee reviewed each submission.

“These individuals have been right on the front lines in preventing and stopping drunk driving, so creating an opportunity to showcase their efforts is extremely important,” Creamer said. “The cultural environment around drunk driving has changed significantly since MADD started in 1980. The numbers of drunk driving crashes and related injuries and fatalities are still alarming, and that is unacceptable. Providing more awareness for both adults and youth continues to be needed. With all of the alternatives, such as public transportation, ride sharing or a designated driver, there is no excuse for someone getting behind the wheel while impaired.”

The categories and winners are: DUI Achievement Pins: State Troopers Franklin Navarro and Michael Reynolds III; Middletown Police Officers Brett McKinnon, Christian Orellana and Brendan Behan; Richmond Police Corporal William Litterio; Portsmouth Police Patrolman James Francis; Providence Police Patrolman Michael Troia; Lincoln Police Officer Bradley Stewart and North Providence Police Officer Ryan Emerson.

Other honorees are: Officer DUI Hero of the Year – State Trooper Conor O’Donnell; Drug Recognition Expert of the Year – Woonsocket Police Detective Jason Berthelette; School Resource Officer of the Year – Burrillville Police Patrolman David Beauchemin; Community Outreach – Cranston Police Department of Community Outreach; Statewide Prosecutor of the Year – Assistant Attorney General Steve Regine; State Victim Services – Ana Giron; Office of the Attorney General

Emergency Services – Co-recipients Westerly Hospital Emergency Department Nursing Staff and South County Hospital Emergency Department; Legislative – Senator Susan Sosnowski and Educator – Nicole Brown, LaSalle Academy. 

More information can be found at www.madd.org/local-offices/ri.

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