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Police In Washington Township Honored For Drunk Driving Enforcement
Mothers Against Drunk Driving recognized a Washington Township officer for their efforts to rid the roads of drunk drivers.
LONG VALLEY, NJ — Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently recognized a police officer from Washington Township for their work to keep drunk drivers off the roads.
In the month of January, Patrol Division Commander Lt. Allen and Sgt. Seabeck both presented Washington Township police officer Robert Shannon with a recognition of excellence award, the department announced on Facebook.
Shannon received the award because, according to the police, he is currently leading the department in DWI arrests.
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The non-profit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving's purpose is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking, its website says.
"Their work along with the work of law enforcement throughout New Jersey, have kept our roads, streets, and highways safe by stopping impaired drivers," the Morris County Prosecutor's Office's said.
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New Jersey motorists are considered in violation of the law if they have a blood alcohol content level of .08 percent or higher.
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