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Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM

NHPA and MADD announce new strategic partnership

NHPA and MADD announce new strategic partnership
The Fernley Reporter

The Nevada Highway Patrol Association (NHPA) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have announced a new strategic partnership. The partnership will combine the NHPA's goal of continued safety on Nevada's highways and MADD's goals to end drunk and drugged driving, support victims of drunk driving, and bring an end to underage drinking.

The NHPA and MADD will work together to address key issues that affect the citizens traveling on Nevada's highways. With the population of Nevada growing, it is the goal of both organizations to stay ahead of the growth and plan for the future safety of Nevada highways. Both organizations will tackle key issues such as reducing the amount of drunk and impaired drivers on the highways and staffing NHP vacancies that currently hinder effective enforcement.

This partnership also includes working directly with legislators in Carson City to develop and support new legislation addressing the safety of Nevada highways.

NHPA President, Matthew Kaplan on the new partnership: “We expect our collaboration with MADD to provide tangible benefits to public safety through improved legislation and community awareness with the goal of reducing the impact of impaired driving on our communities.”

"MADD was founded in 1980 with a mission to aid the victims of crimes committed by individuals driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to aid the families of such victims, and to increase public awareness. We are excited to work with the NHPA to help accomplish these goals." shares Debbie Zelinski, program coordinator for MADD, Northern Nevada.

The NHPA is proud to partner with MADD and looks forward to further developing this partnership.

The Nevada Highway Patrol Association is an organization that supports employees of the Department of Public Safety. The NHPA represents employees on all job related matters including, but not limited to, grievances and employee compensation.

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