Highway Heroes Awards Honor 10 Law Enforcement Officers for Impaired Driving Enforcement
Ten law enforcement officers from across the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) Bryan District were recognized today for their commitment to impaired driving enforcement and roadway safety during the Highway Heroes Impaired Driving Safety Awards Luncheon at the Center for Infrastructure Renewal on the Texas A&M-RELLIS Campus.
The event brought together approximately 100 law enforcement representatives, community leaders and transportation safety professionals from across the Bryan District’s 10-county region to recognize officers whose enforcement efforts help prevent impaired driving crashes, injuries and fatalities.
This year’s honorees represented the:
- Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
- Brenham Police Department
- Bryan Police Department
- College Station Police Department
- Grimes County Sheriff’s Office
- Huntsville Police Department
- Navasota Police Department
- Texas A&M University Police Department
- Texas Department of Public Safety
- Washington County Sheriff’s Office
“We are proud to recognize these officers for making impaired driving enforcement a priority and for the work they do every day to keep Texas roads safer,” said Christine Adams, event co-organizer. “Their dedication has a direct impact on the communities they serve throughout the Bryan District and beyond.”
The Highway Heroes Awards recognize law enforcement officers who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to impaired driving enforcement, traffic safety and public service. The program also provides an opportunity to recognize the challenging and often dangerous work officers undertake to protect roadway users and communities throughout the region.
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies supported the event as part of its longstanding commitment to transportation safety and collaboration with law enforcement agencies, transportation partners and communities working to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on Texas roadways.
The Highway Heroes Impaired Driving Safety Awards recognize law enforcement officers across the TxDOT Bryan District who demonstrate exceptional commitment to impaired driving enforcement, traffic safety and public service. Through community partnerships and public recognition, the program supports and encourages the continued efforts of officers working to prevent impaired driving and improve safety on Texas roadways.
The luncheon was made possible through support from TTI, First Baptist Bryan, Peach Creek Ranch, Southern Bliss Event Company, Brazos County First Rounders Association, Brazos Valley Traffic Safety Coalition, Holy Smoke BBQ & Catering and generous donations by community members.
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