Hopewell Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher said that his department received a 2016 Gold CommunityTraffic Safety  Award  from  AAA last week.  According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Chief Urmacher said the award is based on  enforcement of traffic laws, accident statistics, education, and any other traffic safety programs. Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, and Conway received Silver Awards.   Chief uhrmacher said the highest award is platinum Beaver,M oon, and New Brighton, and New  Sewickleyreceived those awards. The presentations were made at the Cranberry Marriott.