Two local police officers who went above and beyond to reduce impaired driving in 2020, have been honoured by MADD Sarnia-Lambton.
The chapter recently presented plaques to Lambton OPP Cst. Zachary Gast and Sarnia Police Cst. Andrew Veale.
Chapter Director at Large Erin Pollard said they've been presenting the awards for about three years now.
"It's people who stand out in the community, who are helping the community, and who really go above and beyond their duty to catch these people who are offending and doing the crimes."
Pollard said all police officers across Sarnia-Lambton play a huge role in the fight against impaired driving, making it hard to single out two officers to honour.
She said despite the efforts from both services impaired driving continues to be a huge problem.
"It's a big issue, but I think now what we're seeing is more extremes -- cars being driven into houses and the accidents that are coming from [impaired driving] are much more extreme than they were in past years."
Pollard said the organization typically presents the awards at their white crosses display, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the awards were handed out individually in 2020.
