Awards were presented to officers with the most impaired-driving arrests in each agency and Highway Safety All-Star awards were presented to the top three in each division.
“We are honoring those who put their lives on the line each day to save the lives of others,” said KOHS Executive Director Dr. Noelle Hunter. “These officers, their departments and agencies render a great service for all Kentuckians, and on behalf of Governor Matt Bevin, we say thank you.”
Sgt. Brandon Mayo of Fulton Police Department had the highest number of arrests among agencies with 10 or fewer officers.
Deputy Chris Greenfield of Marshall County Sheriff's Department had the second-highest total arrests for agencies having 11-24 officers.
McCracken County Deputy Sheriff Dustin Awberry received an award for the 2nd year in a row, and was recognized for the third-highest total among agencies with 25-49 officers. The department says Awberry arrested 67 impaired drivers in 2017.
State Police Trooper Paul Hale attended on behalf of Post 1 in Hickory, and received an award as well.