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AAA AWARDS LOCAL POLICE FOR SAFETY EFFORTS

10 Wheeling Area Departments Earn Prestigious Platinum Awards

Police Lights by Scott Davidson
Police Lights by Scott Davidson

*For the media:  Photos from today’s awards ceremony are available from AAA East Central upon request.

AAA East Central continued its tradition this year of honoring local police departments for their outstanding efforts in making their communities safer for all modes of travel.  10 Wheeling area departments received Platinum Awards, while nine additional departments were honored with Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards.

“We are honored to recognize these local departments for their efforts in the Community Traffic Safety Program,” said J.J. Miller, AAA East Central Safety Advisor. “Each organization has gone above and beyond their call of duty to make their community a safer place for motorists and residents.”    

The Platinum awards were given to “Commendable Leaders” for their safety efforts and enforcement activities geared towards making communities safer. The recipients of the prestigious awards were: Belington Police, Moundsville Police, New Martinsville Police, Wheeling Police; and West Virginia State Police Troop 1 - Moundsville and Wheeling; and the sheriff's departments in Hancock County, Marshall County, Ohio County, and Wetzel County. 

Gold awards, the second highest recognition to be given, were awarded to:  The Brooke County Sheriff’s office, McMechan Police, New Cumberland Police, and Weirton Police. 

Silver awards were given to: Cameron Police, Follansbee Police, and Paden City Police.

Bronze awards were given to: Benwood Police, and Wellsburg Police.

AAA East Central conducts a variety of free highway safety programs throughout West Virginia focusing on all age groups.  The Club also partners with law enforcement and safety agencies on initiatives to improve the safety of the community and local highways.

AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 81 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.  News releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

For More Information, Contact:
Jim Garrity, Public & Community Relations Manager
Desk: 412-365-7274 / Cell: 412-905-9021 / Email: Garrity.James@aaaec.com

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