Governor’s Highway Safety Office Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers at Regional Meetings

Tennessee – The Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office has recognized nearly one hundred officers and law enforcement agencies for their traffic safety enforcement efforts. Regional meetings took place in Jackson, Murfreesboro, Pikeville, Knoxville, and Greeneville.

The regional meetings were conducted by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office’s Law Enforcement Liaisons (LELs). Each of the four Tennessee regions has one LEL that serves as a link between the Governor’s Highway Safety Office and local and state law enforcement agencies. LELs also oversee the development of traffic enforcement networks within their region.

"The awards are a small token of our appreciation for their hard work and tireless efforts. Each of the recipients has dedicated themselves to highway traffic safety and making the roadways of Tennessee safer for travel," said West Tennessee LEL Brenda Jones.

Officers were recognized for their efforts in speed enforcement, seat belt enforcement, impaired driving enforcement, and child passenger safety. Officer of the Year awards were presented to law enforcement officers who showed outstanding work in all areas of traffic safety. Beyond the Traffic Stop Awards were given to officers, while performing routine traffic stops, went above and beyond the call of duty. In certain regions, overall departments were recognized for their entire unit’s efforts in a particular category.

"These officers are just a few of many that strive hard to make their communities, counties, and our state a safe place to live," added East Tennessee LEL Steve Dillard.

“Our partnerships with law enforcement agencies are extremely valuable,” Governor’s Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole said. “It is our honor to recognize the men and women who go above and beyond to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities. We know that their efforts are making an impact across the state of Tennessee.”

For a complete list of officers and departments that were recognized, visit http://tntrafficsafety.org/sites/default/files/2015_award_listing.pdf

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