POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County’s seven top cops were honored Thursday at the annual STOP-DWI luncheon in Poughkeepsie.
“These awards symbolize the dedication and vigilance our law enforcement officials continue to display to keep our local residents as safe as possible on the road – not just during the upcoming holiday season, but year-round,” said County Legislator Kenneth Roman.
STOP-DWI’s mission is to deter drunk/drugged driving through enhanced enforcement, prosecution, rehabilitation, and education services.
Cops were honored on Thursday (posing order not provided)
The seven “Top Cops” awarded are State Trooper Ulysses Matsoukas of Troop K in Dover Plains; Trooper Benjamin Sloat of Troop K Stormville; Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff William Butler; Lt. Frank LaMonica of the sheriff’s office; Village of Red Hook Police Officer Travis Sterritt; Town of Poughkeepsie Police Officer Richard Sisilli; and Millerton Police Officer Michael Veeder.
The State STOP-DWI Association also recognized Sheriff’s Deputy Neil Stuart for his accomplishments while assigned as the full-time STOP-DWI officer.
