HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania State Police Corporal David Andrascik was recently awarded the first MADD Hero Award for Drugged Driving Enforcement.
Andrascik, of Dauphin, was selected for his outstanding work in furthering public safety through the Pennsylvania State Police Drug Evaluation and Classification Program. Andrascik is a native of Robinson Township, Allegheny County.
Selection for the award was based upon the criteria of leadership, innovation, partnership and effectiveness in the detection of drivers who are under the influence of drugs.
“The Pennsylvania State Police Drug Evaluation and Classification Program has grown to be one of the most successful in the nation,” said State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan. “I am very proud that a Pennsylvania State Trooper was chosen as the first recipient of this most honorable award.”
The MADD Hero Award for Drugged Driving Enforcement will be awarded to law enforcement agencies, individuals or groups that have made significant contributions toward removing drugged drivers from the nation’s roadways.
“I want to thank Mothers Against Drunk Driving for honoring Cpl. Andrascik and recognizing him as one of the Pennsylvania State Police heroes who keep our roads safe every day,” said Noonan.
“We commend Cpl. Andrascik for his outstanding efforts to get drugged drivers off our roadways and protect American families,” said MADD National President Jan Withers. “MADD is proud to now honor the heroes in law enforcement who are making significant strides to recognize and put a stop to both drugged and drunk driving.”
MADD, in partnership with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and in recognition of the growing problem of poly-abuse (both alcohol and drugs) and drugged driving, has launched a national coordinated effort to reach out to the underserved and growing number of drugged driving victims.
Since its inception in 1980, MADD has worked tirelessly to stop drunk driving and to support the victims of drunk driving and prevent underage drinking. Victims and survivors of both drunk- and drugged-driving crashes can get support from trained victim advocates 24/7 at 1-877-MADD-HELP, at no charge. More information about MADD can be found at www.madd.org.
For more information on national efforts to reduce drug use and its consequences, visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/ONDCP.
Learn more about Pennsylvania State Police online at www.psp.state.pa.us.
