Two Cathedral City Police Officers Honored by MADD

Two Cathedral City Police Officers Honored by MADD – Southern California

Two Cathedral City Police Officers Honored by MADD – Southern California

We are proud to announce that Police Officers Rudy Castro and Steven Lara of the Cathedral City Police Department were recently recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) of Southern California for their efforts in arresting 59 motorists collectively who were driving under the influence. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the statistics are alarming. Twenty-eight people die in motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol impaired drivers every day. This accounts for one death every fifty-one minutes. Beyond the mortality of these auto related crashes, the economic impact totals more than $44 billion.

Since 1980, MADD has been advocating to stop underage drinking as well as drunk and drug related driving that tragically strips away the lives of innocent people.

Congratulations to our two officers who are working to stop drivers under the influence and save lives. Photographed is Officer Rudy Castro and his daughter accepting his honor presented by Police Chief George Crum at the June 26th City Council meeting.

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Chris Parman

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