FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 30, 2025

GRAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PATROL DIVISION RECOGNIZED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CHAMPION TEAM AWARD

GRAND COUNTY, CO – On May 21, 2025, two members of the Grand County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Deputy Katie Revette and Deputy Michael Wagner, were honored to accept the 2025 Outstanding Team Dedication to Impaired Driving Enforcement Award for the Local Law Enforcement / Mountain region from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The Law Enforcement Champion Awards night took place at Church Ranch Event Center in Westminster.

The Outstanding Team Dedication to Impaired Driving Enforcement award was presented to a team that demonstrated outstanding dedication to drunk and drugged driving enforcement. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division has shown a commitment to visible and proactive enforcement including public awareness and outreach, community education, and professional development.

Grand County sets the example for a best practice with our professional partnership with our local law enforcement agencies on High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement (HVE) to join together as a Joint Task Force for our region. Kremmling Police Department, Granby Police Department and Fraser Winter Park Police Department all work in unison to provide additional overtime DUI shift coverage throughout the year. 

“The cooperation of our local partner agencies is vital to the success of High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement in Grand County.” Grand County Sheriff Brett Schroetlin stated, “As Sheriff, I am thankful and honored to serve in a community that values strong relationships within public safety. It is through support and mutual assistance with one another that we truly have the ability to remain focused on keeping the public safe.”

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