Crime & Safety

2 Southington PD Officers Honored For Work Against Drunk Driving

The duo was feted recently at a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ceremony at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville.

Southington Police Department officers Jake Badgley and Justin Waltzer were recently honored at the Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Southington Police Department officers Jake Badgley and Justin Waltzer were recently honored at the Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. (Southington Police Department)

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Two Southington police officers were recently honored my a prominent anti-drunk driving organization for their work in combating the scourge.

Southington Police Department officers Jake Badgley and Justin Waltzer were recently honored at the Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville.

Both officers received this recognition for their "outstanding dedication to keeping the roads of Southington safe and free of impaired drivers," wrote the SPD.

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"Thank you both for your hard work and continued efforts to protect others-your dedication truly makes a difference," wrote Southington police.

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