TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD

Officer Patrick Woodward has been employed at the Port Richey Police Department since 2001 as a Police Officer. During that time he has excelled in conducting traffic related and crash investigations along with his many other duties and responsibilities, and he has been the writer of a very large amount of traffic citations. In the year 2005, Officer Woodward made Port Richey Police Department history by becoming a member of the " 100+ D.U.I.  CLUB " of officers statewide who made more than 100 D.U.I. arrests in a year. Officer Woodward made 106 D.U.I. arrests in 2005, a first in the history of the Port Richey Police Department.

Officer Woodward's dedication to traffic safety and enforcement has earned him the distinction of being recognized in this capacity, in Tallahassee in April 2006. He was presented an award along with other Florida Police Officers, for excellence in this most important endeavor, at a dinner sponsored by the State of Florida and MADD.

Port Richey Police Department Citation Quote:

Exceptional Service Award 

FOR: Exceptional and Outstanding Achievement and Service to our Community & City during the year of 2005 while performing his duties as a traffic enforcement officer; Officer Woodward distinguished himself by seeking out and arresting 100+ drivers for the offense of D.U.I.; Officer Woodward’s diligence and efforts have acted to make our streets safer for our citizens, and his achievements reflect great credit upon himself and the Port Richey Police Department.