MADD's July Law Enforcement Newsletter
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July Mission Moment
A drugged driver killed my parents. Oral fluid roadside testing will save lives and save more families from that pain.
By Brian Swift
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In 2013, a logging truck barreled through a red light and slammed into my parents' car, killing my father instantly. My sister and I waited in anguish as my mother struggled to stay alive; she died three days later. This kind of selfish act is the worst kind of violence because somebody else chooses your fate for you. If losing my parents wasn’t enough...
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MADD July 2022 Officer of the Month
Officer Nickolus Van Buren
El Paso, Texas Police Department
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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 El Paso Police Department’s DWI Task Force after working nearly a year on the Special Traffic Investigations Unit.
In 2019, Officer Van Buren arrested 149 impaired drivers in the first 11 months of the year. This was the greatest number of DWI arrests for the department. In 2020, while navigating through the pandemic, Officer Van Buren arrested 119 impaired drivers. This was second highest number of DWI arrests for the department for the year. Read More...
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Officer Nickolus Van Buren
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Guest Author
The National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving
By: Darrin Grondel
Vice President, Government Relations and Traffic Safety
Responsibility.org
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On March 20, 2013, Thomas and Barbara Swift were tragically killed in upper Michigan State by a log truck driver who ran a red light striking their vehicle in the intersection, killing Thomas upon impact with Barbara succumbing to her injuries three days later. The causing driver was operating on a suspended license, no CDL, reportedly driving recklessly prior to the collision, and was under the influence of cannabis. Their son, Brian Swift, embarked on a journey of change to address... Read More...
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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
