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NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving
NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving Law enforcement agencies across New York will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving weekend in an effort to prevent impaired and aggressive driving. The safety initiative will take place from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. "As we look ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, many of us will be spending time on the road and it's critical we do everything we can to ensure that holiday travel can be done safely," Hochul said. "Getting behind the wheel while impaired by drugs or alcohol does nothing but put …

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Greenwich Police Officers Honored At MADD Event Greenwich Police Officers Honored At MADD Event
Greenwich Police Officers Honored At MADD Event Four Greenwich Police officers were among those recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for going above and beyond the call of duty in the fight against drunk and drugged driving. Det. J.D. Smith and Master Police Officer Jeff Loock, both Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), were recognized for their contributions to the state's DRE program.  Drug Recognition Experts are law enforcement officers trained to identify people whose driving is impaired by drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol. There are only 50 certified DRE’s in the state. Master Police Officer Peter Schmidt and Officer …

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by Kathy Reakes