Pictured are the top DUI enforcement officers of LaPorte County for 2009. From left: Michigan City Police Officer Jason Haloway, LaPorte City Police Officer Brian Favia, Michigan City Police Officer Francisco Rodriguez, Indiana State Police Trooper Kyle Hudson, LaPorte City Police Officer Robert Greer, LaPorte County Sheriff's Deputy Andy Hynek, and LaPorte County Sheriff's Deputy Jon Burger.
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The LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership recognized police officers throughout the county for their efforts in DUI enforcement during 2009.
Family, friends and officials gathered for the ceremony in LaPorte Wednesday, May 5, 2010. The top two officers from each department were awarded plaques and a notebook.
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Hynek was the officer with the most DUI arrests of all agencies in LaPorte County, with 54 arrests. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department led local agencies with a total of 308 DUI arrests. There were a total of 725 DUI arrests in LaPorte County in 2009.
LaPorte Mayor Kathy Chroback spoke to those attending the ceremony and applauded the efforts of the officers making the county a safer community. The mayor also spoke of the terrible tragedy of losing loved ones in car crashes caused by drunk drivers, and the devastating effects on families.
Deb Reason, president of the LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership, congratulates LaPorte County Deputy Andy Hynek (left) as he receives the Top DUI Officer Award. Hynek made 54 DUI arrests in 2009. LaPorte County Sheriff Mike Mollenhauer is at right.
Marty — May 11, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
I have been involved with the LCC for the last couple of years and I feel as a police officer and citizen that this a great job of this organization to recognize the ones out keeping our communities safe. Great job LCC and to my brothers in blue and brown keep up the good job by serving this county.
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