(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

On Wednesday, AAA East Central announced winners of Platinum, Gold, and Silver Awards for police departments who were recognized for their efforts to keep the roadways in their communities safe. Throughout Western Pennsylvania, 63 police departments were awarded Platinum awards, while 25 departments won Gold or Silver Awards.

Locally, Platinum Award police departments include Beaver, Cranberry Township, Hopewell, New Brighton, New Sewickley, and Rochester. The Troop D division of the Pennsylvania State Police was also awarded with a Platinum status. 

Additionally, a gold award was given to the University of Pittsburgh police department, and the police departments of Aliquippa and Beaver Falls each received Silver Awards.