Liam Robberson was tabbed as Dec. 10’s #HolidayHero by the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.
A local police officer was named a #HolidayHero by the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association for his commitment and efforts to keep the community safe.
Liam Robberson, who joined the force in December 2023, was recognized Dec. 10.
“Serving in law enforcement has always been my aspiration,” he said. “It’s an honor to protect the community I once called home. Traffic safety, especially DUI enforcement, is a top priority because ensuring the wellbeing of residents is essential. The increase in impaired driving during the holiday season makes these efforts even more crucial during this time.”
The police chiefs launched its #HolidayHeroes campaign to honor an officer every day in December. The priority was to recognize them “for their exceptional work in traffic safety.”
“The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times on our roads,” said Bradford Connor, president of the association. “As law enforcement leaders, we are relying on our officers to be exceptionally proactive and engaged at this time of year and we want to recognize those who truly step up.”
This campaign is timely as impaired driving historically rises during the holiday season. In the five consecutive months of December beginning in 2018, which totals 155 days, there were 4,759 Americans who died from alcohol-impaired accidents, including 1,062 in December 2022.
Through December, the public is encouraged to nominate their own #HolidayHeroes by sending an e-mail to info@ripolicechiefs.org with the officer’s name, department and a description of why they are being nominated.
“Our holiday heroes are focused on keeping our roads and communities safe and we truly appreciate their hard work,” Connor said.