The Peachtree City Police Department was one of several law enforcement agencies to take home a prize today when the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) hosted its 15th Annual Governor’s Challenge Awards at the Macon Centreplex.
An annual recognition program for law enforcement agencies of all sizes from all over the state, the program features awards in seven different categories based on department size as well as several other specialty categories.
At the end of the day, Peachtree City was awarded the Governor’s Cup, which goes to the top performing department among all categories. In addition, Peachtree City took home first place in the “51-100 Officers” category as well as the Speed and Occupant Protection Awards.
Designed to award outstanding achievements in highway safety enforcement and education, the awards recognize agencies for the approach and effectiveness of their overall highway safety programs. Agencies are evaluated not just for enforcement initiatives, but for innovative problem-solving in their communities, using public information activities, and creating departmental policies that support their traffic enforcement campaign efforts.
“We are extremely grateful for the hard work of the Peachtree City Police Department and I want to congratulate them on bringing home the Governor’s Cup this year,” said GOHS Director Harris Blackwood. “They were our top performing department, with specialty awards in addition to their first place win. We hope they and all of our winners continue to compete in Governor’s Challenge for years to come.”
“Governor’s Challenge is now in its 15th year. One of the reasons we do this is to make sure all these law enforcement agencies know that no matter how large or small, no achievement goes unnoticed,” GOHS Law Enforcement Services Director Roger Hayes said. “These men and women put their lives on the line every day and we want to recognize them for their continued commitment to highway safety.”
For more information about Georgia’s Governor’s Challenge Program, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org or call 404-656-6996.
