Police win award and grant
July 30, 2009

The Brownsville Police Department has won one of 50 awards presented nationwide by the National Organization for Youth Safety sponsored by the Allstate Insurance Company.

The BPD was selected because of its work with high school age youth. Programs conducted at Haywood High School including programs on drunk driving helped capture the award.

A $1,000 grant is awarded along with the recognition. Lt. Barry Diebold said the money would be used to fund similar programs during the next school term.