Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Westland Police Department Recognized as "Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency" of 2018 by M.A.D.D.

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Westland Police Department Recognized as "Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency" of 2018 by M.A.D.D.

Westland, MI (July 9, 2019) - The Wesltland Police Department was recognized as one of the "Outstanding Law Enforcement Agencies" of 2018 by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) of Michigan at their annual Lifesavers Award Ceremony on June 7, 2019.

The department received this award in recognition of Westland's outstanding efforts in drunk/drugged driving prevention, education and enforcement.

The Westland Police Department dedicated an operating while intoxicated (OWI) detail that placed an officer on the road four nights per week to focus solely on drunk/drugged driving. These efforts, along with others, resulted in a total of 332 OWI arrests in 2018, of which 280 were alcohol related at 52 were drug related.

The department is also one of only two Wayne County Police Departments that has two nationally recognized drug recognition experts and they took part in the Safe Community Grants, which focused on drunk/drugged driving, seat belt use and distracted driving.

"I would like to give special recognition to Sergeant Fruit and the Westland Police Traffic Bureau for their continued supervision over these lifesaving programs," commented Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik.

"The safety of our residents and individuals traveling within Westland's city limits remains a top priority," commented Mayor Wild. "We are proud of our police department and their continued dedication and commitment to protecting the community."

For more information, please contact the Mayor's Office at (734) 467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.