MADD's April Law Enforcement Newsletter
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Mission Moment
“The police had him”
A mother’s heart felt story of losing her daughter to a drug impaired driver who was earlier stopped by police.
By - Kristine Villatoro
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On the morning of February 19, 2019, I was rushing to get ready for work. There was snow forecasted for the next day and since I don’t drive in the snow, I wanted to get in early and prepare. I could hear my 23 yr. old daughter Anna moving around upstairs, which was unusual that early. Normally, I would have spoken with her to see why she was up, but I was so anxious to get to work that I rushed out the door without speaking to her. We think Anna must have left home shortly after I did, which haunts me as I often wonder...
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Officer of the Month
Chief Ryan Kinnan
Auburn Police Department, California
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MADD National selects Chief Ryan Kinnan as our Officer of the Month for April 2022. Chief Kinnan is the Chief of the Auburn, California Police Department.
Chief Ryan Kinnan takes a proactive approach to keeping our roads safe. MADD works closely with him and the Auburn Police Department on education and awareness for businesses where learning about the impact of DUI will become a part of their liquor license process.
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Guest Author
April Focus on Impaired Driving Enforcement and “420”
By – Joe Abrusci
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Marijuana use and 420 celebrations are becoming more mainstream as additional states legalize marijuana. April 20th, better known as “420” among the marijuana culture is becoming a more commercialized annual day of marijuana celebration. This day has many gatherings and public smoking festivals throughout the country including the celebrated “Cannabis Cup”.
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The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Office
511 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
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877-MADD-HELP
