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20 Recognized at Annual Statewide Awards Banquet

Since 1995, New York State highway safety partners have proudly hosted an annual recognition event to present awards acknowledging outstanding efforts and achievements in deterring impaired driving. This recognition program is supported by member agencies of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the NYS STOP-DWI Association & Foundation and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

This year awards were presented in the categories of: Individual Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Agency, Non-Law Enforcement Agency, Special Recognition, Innovative Use of Technology and Lifetime Achievement.

Click here to read the narratives for each award recipient.

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Individual Law Enforcement Award – Police Officer Benjamin Swanson, Geneseo Police Department

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Officer Dennis Brown, Salamanca Police Department

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Sergeant Colin Reagan, Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Deputy Aaron Chase, Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Deputy Nathan Baideme, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Deputy Anthony Agresta, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Officer Jason Lathrop, Rochester Police Department

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Officer Albert Weech, Rochester Police Department

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Trooper Jordon Darrah, New York State Police, Troop B

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Trooper Brendan D. Filli, New York State Police, Troop T

Individual Law Enforcement Award – Trooper Brandon Barcomb, New York State Police, Troop G

Law Enforcement Agency Award – Geneseo Police Department

Law Enforcement Agency Award – Saratoga Springs Police Dept

Law Enforcement Agency Award – Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Law Enforcement Agency Award – New York State Police Troop A

Special Recognition Award – Sergeant/ Station Commander John E. LaPlante, New York State Police Troop G

Lifetime Achievement Award – Michael Tantillo, Ontario County District Attorney, Retired

The Masters of Ceremony for the Event were Chuck Custer and Kelly Lynch, Co-Hosts of the Chuck and Kelly show on 810/103.1 WGY

The Masters of Ceremony for the Event were Chuck Custer and Kelly Lynch, Co-Hosts of the Chuck and Kelly show on 810/103.1 WGY

Reginald Crowley, STOP-DWI Foundation Chair introduced members in attendance.

Reginald Crowley, STOP-DWI Foundation Chair introduced members in attendance.

Rachael Browngardt of MADD NY thanked those in attendance for their work and dedication in keeping NY Highways safe.

Rachael Browngardt of MADD NY thanked those in attendance for their work and dedication in keeping NY Highways safe.

NYSP Troop A with Erie County STOP-DWI Coordinator John Sullivan

Trooper Brandon Barcomb with family

Undersheriff David Linder with Wyoming County Award Recipients

Rochester PD members with Monroe County STOP-DWI Coordinator, Peggy Duffy