The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators has named Chad Williams the 2017 Brook Brown Boating Officer of the Year. Williams is a conservation officer for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and is stationed in Moody County.
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PIERRE, S.D. – The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators has named Chad Williams the 2017 Brook Brown Boating Officer of the Year. Williams is a conservation officer for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and is stationed in Moody County.
“Boating safety is a top priority for Chad along with uncovering alcohol violations on the water,” said Joe Keeton, GFP boating law administrator. “Chad has witnessed first-hand the tragedy that alcohol can play on the water and is diligent in his enforcement efforts.”
Keeton acknowledged that Williams’ focus is unwavering when it comes to working the water and keeping the public safe.
“Chad continues to keep the Department’s mission in focus while meeting the safety needs of the public on the water,” Keeton added. “He embodies the spirit of this award by serving others and putting their needs ahead of his own.”
About the Award: The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) award is presented annually to the boating law enforcement officer who has made outstanding contributions to the field of boating law enforcement.
The awards program consists of three levels: state, regional and national. State nominees are selected by the state boating law administrator. State nominees continue to regional competition, where they are reviewed, and one winner per region is selected by the three regional awards committees. Regional award winners are submitted to NASBLA’s Awards Committee for review and selection of the national award.
The South Dakota award was renamed to honor a previous recipient and GFP conservation officer, Brook Brown. Brown lost his battle with cancer during the summer of 2012 and was well known for his contributions to the state’s boating enforcement and education efforts.
