Gov. Andy Beshear recently recognized nearly 170 state and local law enforcement officers for their outstanding efforts to keep our roadways safe from impaired drivers, including officers from Corbin and Williamsburg and other surrounding communities. This honor highlights their dedication and Team Kentucky’s ongoing commitment to saving lives and keeping our roads safe.
“Too many lives have been lost or changed forever by those who have made the unlawful and irresponsible decision to drive while impaired,” said Beshear. “We’re so grateful to our law enforcement officers whose life-saving work makes Kentucky roads safer for everyone.”
Williamsburg Police Sgt. Chad Foley and Corbin Police Patrolman Jarrett Carr won the awards for their respective departments.
“Please join the Corbin Police Department in congratulating Patrolman Jarrett Carr for being awarded the 2025 Kentucky Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award,” the Corbin Police Department wrote on its Facebook page.
“This recognition is given to officers across the Commonwealth who demonstrate outstanding dedication to keeping our roads safe. Patrolman Carr’s commitment to protecting the citizens of Corbin and reducing impaired driving in our community is commendable.”
Other police officers from across the area, who were recognized, include: Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Reed, London Police Officer Jordan Childers, Kentucky State Police Post 10 Trooper Josh Jones, Post 11 Trooper Derek Dennis and KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trooper Raymond Foley.
The Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards ceremony, which was held Dec. 10 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington and hosted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety, included awards to individuals representing more than 150 law enforcement agencies.
“When an officer stops an impaired driver on Kentucky’s roadways, they are potentially saving lives,” said Kentucky Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, Jenny True-Reed. “Their work is essential, and today we have the privilege of honoring their exceptional service to the citizens of the commonwealth.”
Awards were presented to those with the most impaired driving arrests in each agency and in each division from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. Award recipients received a plaque, while the top division winner was presented with the Highway Safety All-Star Award – a commemorative baseball bat from Louisville Slugger.
