Pasadena Police Officers Honored for DUI Prevention Efforts

Pasadena Police Officers Zachary Sprague and Osi Negrete have been honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their outstanding efforts in DUI prevention and enforcement. The recognition comes as part of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s annual awards program, which celebrates law enforcement officials who demonstrate exceptional commitment to combating drunk driving.

Officer Sprague, from the Traffic Division, and Officer Negrete, from the Patrol Division, were recognized for leading their respective sections in DUI arrests. MADD said the achievements underscores the officers’ dedication to public safety and their role in removing impaired drivers from Pasadena’s roads.

The Pasadena Police Department announced the honors in an online statement, and congratulated “the numerous Officers and Deputies throughout Los Angeles County who have been honored with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award 2024.”

The department specifically praised Sprague and Negrete, adding, “A big congrats to our very own Pasadena Police Officers Zachary Sprague from our Traffic Division and Osi Negrete from our Patrol Division who were this year’s recipients for leading their respective sections in DUI arrests.”

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an organization dedicated to stopping drunk driving and supporting victims, regularly acknowledges law enforcement officials who show exceptional commitment to this cause. According to information from online sources, the organization typically hosts “Heroes for Heroes” Law Enforcement & Community Partners Recognition Events to celebrate such achievements.