MADD Canada Honors 75 Nova Scotia Police Officers for Impaired Driving Enforcement

Event summary

  • MADD Canada recognized 75 Nova Scotia police officers at the fourth annual Constable Heidi Stevenson’s Watch Awards for their efforts in impaired driving enforcement in 2025.
  • The awards ceremony was held during National Police Week (May 10-16) at Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters in Dartmouth.
  • Top Performer Award, Gold Coin Awards, Silver Coin Awards, and Bronze recognition were given to officers based on the number of impaired drivers they removed from the roadways.
  • The awards program is named in honor of Cst. Heidi Stevenson, an RCMP veteran killed in the line of duty in 2020.

The big picture

MADD Canada's recognition of Nova Scotia police officers underscores the ongoing challenge of impaired driving, which remains a leading criminal cause of death in Canada. The event highlights the strategic partnership between non-profit organizations and law enforcement in combating this preventable crime. The scale of recognition—75 officers honored—demonstrates the significant effort required to address road safety issues.

What we're watching

Enforcement Impact
How the recognition of these officers will affect impaired driving enforcement rates in Nova Scotia.
Program Expansion
Whether MADD Canada can sustain and expand this awards program to other regions in Canada.
Public Awareness
The pace at which public awareness and support for impaired driving prevention grows following such recognition events.