Officers Earn DUI Enforcement Awards

Mothers Against Drunk Driving have awarded three Hermosa Beach Police Department officers for each arresting more than 25 drivers suspected of DUIs last year.

Police Chief Greg Savelli shared news of the honors with the community during a City Council meeting Tuesday.

Savelli also presented a plaque to officers Pam Juarez, George Brunn, and , at the meeting in recognition of their achievements.

Officer Steven Saylor was also given a MADD award, but unable to attend the council meeting, Savelli said.

"Awards are given out annually to officers for showing excellence in DUI," he told residents and council members Tuesday.

Police officers need to make at least 25 DUI arrests in order to be recognized by MADD, he said. Last year Juarez arrested 28 drivers and Brunn arrested 31. Brunn also works closely with Keef.

"This is his 4th award," Savelli said about Brunn. "You need at least 25 [DUI arrests] to get an award, so he has done at least 25 four times for the award."

Saylor arrested 60 drivers last year, Savelli said.

"As a reminder as we enter the summer months," he added. "We remind you to please do not drink and drive, please call a cab or please call a friend.”

According to the Hermosa Beach Police Department's 10-year report, officers arrested a total of 243 drivers last year.