As we strive together to achieve our mission, it is ever so essential not to overlook one of our best neighbors – law enforcement. The first line in our mission states: to stop drunk driving. There is no one else better equipped to assist MADD in achieving that goal than law enforcement. They are our front line in defense. They have the ability to stop drunk driving through enforcement. Enforcement of state laws that have been passed by our legislators, signed by our governors and supported by people like you and me.
Prosecutor Award, Mandy Trout, Colfax County Attorney's Office
The MADD Nebraska State Operations Council has seven enforcement representatives, from city police to county sheriff’s to probation to county attorneys. The State Organization is not the only one to reap the benefits that law enforcement, as volunteers, can provide to our community groups. The MADD Greater Omaha Community Action Site has both a local city police officer and lieutenant with the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Department as active members; the Greater Omaha CAS utilizes a Valley Police Officer as a Trained Volunteer Victim Advocate. MADD in Holt County has the full support of the Mayor who happens to be what else? A Nebraska State Trooper. MADD has a SOC member from Box Butte County making sure western Nebraka is not left out
Getting to know law enforcement officers across the state, for the state office, has been truly rewarding and I encourage each of you in your community to take time to get to know your local officers. Ask them to become a MADD member.
All too often law enforcement goes unrecognized for their vigilant work to stop drunk driving. This year MADD Nebraska held our 10th annual “Outstanding Law Enforcement Award” ceremonies. MADD is proud, as an organization, to commend law enforcement across the state for their efforts in eliminating drunk driving and maintaining public safety.
Midnight Accident Unit, make 945 DUI arrests. MADD applauds OPD work.
From this annual event, MADD has made friends, changed views, learned new views and most of all found a partner that is willing to help us achieve our mission: to stop drunk driving. Just as we work with victims to support them, law enforcement has taken an oath to uphold our state laws. Law enforcement constitutes the front line in our fight to end impaired driving. Embrace that partnership!
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