MADD honors police officers

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii and Big Island Toyota honored Big Island police officers for their outstanding efforts and dedication to preventing impaired driving and reducing underage drinking at its annual Law Enforcement Awards on Monday.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii and Big Island Toyota honored Big Island police officers for their outstanding efforts and dedication to preventing impaired driving and reducing underage drinking at its annual Law Enforcement Awards on Monday.

The awards were presented at a ceremony at the Luau House in Hilo.

During the presentation, the following officers were honored for the following number of arrests during 2012: Officer Keith Nacis, Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I; Officer Shea Nactor, Puna patrol; and Officer Nicholas McDaniel, Kona patrol.

The “Top Cop” award went to Officer Christopher Kapua-Allison of South Hilo patrol with 104 arrests.

Sgt. Christopher Gali of the Traffic Enforcement Unit, Area I, was awarded the Big Island Outstanding Volunteer Award.