In a recent acknowledgment of dedication to road safety, two Minneapolis police officers have been recognized for their efforts to reduce impaired driving incidents. Officers Leonard “Lenny” Gerten and Brian Butler received honors for their substantial number of DWI arrests in the last year, with Gerten making 56 arrests and Butler topping the charts at 83. The awards took place at the DWI Enforcer All-Stars ceremony, hosted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety at Target Field.
Although unable to attend the ceremony, Officer Gerten expressed his commitment to his role in curbing impaired driving. According to a social media post by the Minneapolis Police Department, Gerten highlighted the importance of his work, telling them, “I believe it’s essential to remove these dangers from the streets to assure the safety of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.” His relentless pursuit mirrors the broader initiative that places emphasis on lowering the risks posed by drunk driving.
Officer Butler has not publicly commented on the recognition; instead, his record of 83 DWI arrests speaks to a diligent approach in enforcing road safety laws. The recognition by the Department of Public Safety serves not just to commend the efforts of these individual officers but also to highlight the ongoing challenge that impaired driving presents to communities across Minneapolis and beyond…