A Hopkinsville Police Officer has been recognized for his efforts in keeping drunk drivers off the streets.

Officer Edward Eastman received the Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement last week in Lexington, according to a news release, which says the award recognizes outstanding achievement in the apprehension of impaired drivers, reducing alcohol-related injury or fatal wrecks and working for a safer community.

Public Information Officer Paul Ray says Officer Eastman, along with each officer is committed to removing impaired drivers from the road before they seriously injure or kill innocent people.

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