LINCOLN, Neb. — Eighteen members of the Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska State Crime Lab were recognized Tuesday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their work to combat impaired driving across the state.
The MADD Heroes Awards honor law enforcement officers, educators and subject matter experts for efforts in DUI enforcement, public awareness and advocacy.
Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent Colonel Bryan Waugh said preventing impaired driving remains a critical part of roadway safety efforts in Nebraska.
“The mission of preventing impaired driving and removing drunk drivers from the road is critical to roadway safety in Nebraska and beyond,” Waugh said. “From our troopers patrolling the road, to our troopers providing education to young drivers, to our scientists at the Crime Lab working to test evidence in criminal cases, our team remains dedicated to maintaining safe roads across the state.”
Among those recognized in the Adult DUI Enforcement category were Trooper Anthony Franks of Troop A, Trooper Zachariah Sporer of Troop E and Crime Lab Toxicologist Christine Reisen.
MADD also recognized a Troop B enforcement team that included Troopers Daniel Osuna-Salazar, Kak Ayaj, Mara Tighe, Dylan Duhsmann, Eric Kloster, Bryce Smidt, Seth Valverde, Ryan Hilliard, Jordan Orduno, Aaron Hartley, Adam Perry and Gordon Downing, along with Sergeants Noah Huber and Andrew Bestenlehner.
Trooper Timothy Flick of Troop E received recognition in the Education and Awareness Individual category for his work promoting impaired driving prevention and roadway safety education.