2 Grass Valley Police Officers, John Herrera and Doug Clark were recognized recently by Mothrs against Drunk Dirvers (MADD) at the 14th Anniversary of the MADD California Statewide Law Enforcement & Community Recognition Dinner – Celebrate California Heroes. The event was held on June 2, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Captain Rex Marks explains MADD recognises officers with more than 35 DUI arrests a year.

GVPD MADD Awards

Over 600 people were in attendance from 53 of California’s 58 counties . Awards are given to individual officers, departments, state park agencies, media, and community partners whose actions and policies are aligned with the MADD mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking