Three Santa Paula Police Officers were recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at an awards Ceremony on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

Sr. Officer Jeremy Watson, Officer Randy Haumann, and Officer Larry Johnson were recognized by MADD for their exceptional enforcement efforts relating to alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers. In 2009, the three officers arrested 198 drivers who were under the influence of alcohol within the City of Santa Paula.

Officer Haumann was responsible for 94 of the arrests. Because of his exceptional effort, he was also awarded the MADD “Hero” Award at a statewide ceremony on Saturday Evening, April 24, 2010, in Sacramento.

MADD also awarded the Santa Paula Police Department as a whole for their exceptional efforts in DUI enforcement. Santa Paula Police Officers arrested 296 alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers in 2009.

As a result of the department’s aggressive impaired driver enforcement, the City of Santa Paula has experienced a 24% reduction in roadway crashed in 2009 compared to 2008.

The Santa Paula Police Department takes a “Zero Tolerance” approach to impaired drivers. Citizens are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report suspected drunk drivers.

Ryan Smith # 1021
Police Sergeant