The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office (HABSO) on Thursday was named Agency of the Year at
the 22nd Annual MADD Golden Shield Awards in Macon.
In addition, the agency brought home the following awards:
Third place in Agency DUI Hero.
Deputy Holden Helcher and K9 Bane – second place in K9 Officer of the Year.
Sgt. Phillip Young of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Highway Enforcement
of Aggressive Traffic (HEAT) Unit – third place in Officer of the Year.
The MADD Golden Shield Awards, organized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving in
partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia, honor law
enforcement officers, agencies, prosecutors, and community advocates for excellence in
DUI enforcement, traffic safety, and victim support.