Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
-DUI Unit

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office DUI Unit members and several patrol deputies were recognized at the 2024 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Awards Recognition Event. The event was held on August 2, 2024, in Fort Myers.

MADD hosted the recognition ceremony to show their gratitude and appreciation of the brave men and women, and their families, for keeping the roads and community safe.

The PCSO DUI Unit was awarded the Outstanding Dedication to Drugged Driving Enforcement Agency Award.

Deputy L. Temple was awarded the Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement Law Enforcement Officer Award.

The following deputies received the Century Achiever Award, awarded to any member who apprehends 100+ DUI offenders in a calendar year.

Deputy C. Churchill
Deputy B. Hirshman
Deputy A. Mitchell
Deputy L. Temple
Deputy G.Yeargin

The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.

Below is a photo of some of the deputies recognized: