‘Top Cops’ honored at STOP-DWI event
The Dutchess County STOPDWI Planning Board honored eight law enforcement officers as “TOP COPS.”
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. >> The Dutchess County STOPDWI Planning Board honored eight law enforcement officers as “TOP COPS” at the 24th Annual Dutchess County STOP-DWI Program’s Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon.
The event honors police officers from throughout Dutchess County for their enforcement efforts in the detection and apprehension of impaired drivers in support of the STOP-DWI Program’s mission to deter drunk/drugged driving.
“The annual STOP-DWI Program Law Enforcement Awards ceremony helps spread awareness of our concerted education and enforcement efforts to eliminate impaired driving within Dutchess County,” said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. “These awards serve as a reminder of the level of commitment of the dedicated men and women of law enforcement who serve our residents tirelessly and keep our roads as safe as possible.
“We are proud to recognize these individuals and thank them for their service to our community.”
2018 “TOP COP” Award Winners:
• Investigator Steven M. Schmoke, New York State Police Troop K (Poughkeepsie) • Trooper Cody J. Vetter, New York State Police Troop K (Lagrange)
• Deputy Sheriff Justin Bogdanffy, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office
• Deputy Sheriff Stephen Sansoni, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office
• Police Officer Travis Sterritt, Village of Red Hook Police
• Police Officer Tyler Hoag, City of Poughkeepsie Police
• Police Officer Michael Veeder, Village of Millerton Police
• Probation Officer Ashley Pilla, Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections