Law enforcement and police officers were recognized for work in DWI enforcement.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Law enforcement officers, prosecutors and advocates were recognized in Albany for work aimed at stopping drunk and drugged driving.
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A total of 124 law enforcement professionals from across New York gathered at the Albany Capital Center with prosecutors and advocacy organizations for the annual recognition event.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and STOP-DWI personnel took part. Award winners were nominated by their supervisors and cited for going above and beyond to keep streets safe from drunk and drugged driving.
“It’s motivating to receive something like this. It makes me want to keep getting out there, especially hearing all the personal stories,” said Jesse Caprotti.
“Everybody knows somebody who has been impacted by someone who has been say a victim of a drunk driver,” said New York State Trooper, Joshua Tusang. “Or knows somebody who has been impacted by a drunk driver some way in their life. So just getting the off the roadways, it’s a very meaningful experience.”
The event recognized efforts in DWI enforcement, prosecution and education.
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