The Midlands Alcohol Enforcement Team and the Law Enforcement Advisory Council recognized local law enforcement officers for their outstanding work in the prevention of alcohol misuse Jan. 16.

Midlands AET Coordinator Nicole King, along with LRADAC President and CEO Gayle Aycock, presented the following awards:

• Appreciation Award –

Benjamin Ross, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

• Dedication to Prevention – Corporal Paul Walker, Lexington Police Department, Detective Steve Gamble, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, and Corporal Nick Peter, University of South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement and Safety

• Special Award of Recognition – Major Melvin Brock, McCormick County Sheriff’s Department

LRADAC is the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, serving more than 5,000 clients per year. For more information on programs and services visit www.lradac.org .