Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association launches #HolidayHeroes campaign
Rhode Islanders are invited to nominate their own Holiday Hero
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association launched its #HolidayHeroes social media campaign. #HolidayHeroes will run from now through New Year's Day to recognize police officers from across the state who are nominated by their chiefs for their exceptional work in traffic safety and in their communities.
“The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times on our roads. As law enforcement leaders, we are relying on our officers to be exceptionally proactive and engaged at this time of year and we want to recognize those who truly step up,” said Colonel Bradford Connor, Chief of the Warwick Police Department and President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. “Our holiday heroes are focused on keeping our roads and communities safe and we truly appreciate their hard work.”
This campaign is timely, as impaired driving and other traffic risks historically rise during the holiday season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,759 people lost their lives in alcohol-impaired driving crashes during the December months from 2018 to 2022. In December 2022 alone, 1,062 lives were tragically lost to alcohol-impaired driving.
Rhode Islanders are encouraged to nominate their own Holiday Heroes by sending an e-mail to info@ripolicechiefs.org with the officer's name, department, and a description of why they are being nominated. Nominations can be made now through December 31, 2024.
#HolidayHeroes will be featured on the Association's social media accounts.
Facebook: @RICHIEFSOFPOLICE
Instagram: @ripolicechiefs
X: @ripolicechiefs
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Contact:
Cara Cromwell
(401) 440-0090
cara@cromwellpublicaffairs.com
