Police officer receives award for contributions to MADD

A Kelowna police officer has been recognized for his ongoing efforts to get impaired drivers off the roads and water.

Sgt. Mark Booth of BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna was recently honoured for his years of support to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in the Central Okanagan.

Booth recently transferred to BC Highway Patrol from the Kelowna / Central Okanagan RCMP Detachment where he was in charge of the Kelowna Municipal Traffic Section.

During his tenure as the non-commissioned officer in charge of the unit, Booth committed his team to the detection and apprehension of numerous impaired drivers, producing some of the highest results in the province.

“Mark has been a tremendous help to the community and our chapter by bringing awareness to our cause” Bill Hetland with MADD Central Okanagan, said.

“Mark’s assistance and expertise helps in our bigger goal to see more mandatory alcohol screening in the province that will help keep impaired drivers off the roads, water and back country.”