North Dakota traffic safety advocates were recognized with awards for their efforts to save lives on roadways at the Vision Zero Conference in Bismarck this week. The goal of Vision Zero is to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on ND highways. The Grand Forks region winners are in the following categories:
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Officer of the Year: Corporal Shane Rothenberger, GFSO…
Beyond the Traffic Stop Award: Officer James Opp, GFPD…
Media Award: Denny Johnson, KNOX Radio & Shanda
Christianson, Simmons Multimedia…
Child Passenger Safety Technician Award: Jasmine Wangen, SafeKids Grand Forks…
Honor Roll Award: Carma Hanson, Safe Kids Grand Forks…
Outreach Award: Christine Bloms, Grand Forks Central High School…
Appreciation Award: Carma Hanson & GF Sheriff Andrew Schneider…
*Denny Johnson passed away April 6th at the age of 60. He was nominated for the award by Carma Hanson of Safe Kids and Vision Zero. The award was accepted by Station Manager Jarrod Spoor on his behalf. (pictured)
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