MADD's September Law Enforcement Newsletter
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September Mission Moment
Sergeant Christopher J. Nelson
Edmond Police Department, Oklahoma
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Sergeant C.J. Nelson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a utility truck on Broadway Extension at Comfort Drive at about 3:00 pm on July 19, 2022.
The utility truck was driving northbound at a high rate of speed when it struck Sergeant Nelson's motorcycle and several vehicles that were stopped at the light. Sergeant Nelson was transported to the OU Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the truck was charged with manslaughter and second-degree murder. Preliminary blood tests showed the presence of amphetamine and... Read More...
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MADD September 2022 Officer of the Month
Officer Zach Azari
Charleston Police Department, South Carolina
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MADD proudly recognizes Officer Zach Azari of the Charleston Police Department as our Officer of the Month for September 2022. Officer Azari joined the Charleston Police Department Traffic Division at the end of 2019 to pursue his passion in traffic enforcement, namely his razor focus on impaired driving enforcement.
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Guest Author
Drug and Alcohol Use by Todays Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators
By: Jake Elovirta, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance - Director of Compliance and Enforcement Programs
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In the recent July and August 2022 Newsletters Darrin Grondel, Vice President, Government Relations and Traffic Safety for Responsibility.Org and Sheriff Brad Cole of the Christian County, MO Sheriff’s Office and National Sheriffs’ Association Traffic Safety Committee Vice Chair, respectively talked about the national prevailing concerns related to increased drug use and .08 BAC by regular motorist. Both articles highlight how important the topic is and how we as public safety professionals need to be ever so vigilant. However, let us discuss the same issues but now focusing on an important subset of the motoring public... 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
