(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff's Office has been recognized by AAA Kansas for their efforts in addressing local traffic safety issues.

Bob Hamilton, law enforcement liaison for the Kansas Department of Transportation, presented the 2020 Community Platinum Traffic Safety Award to the Sheriff's Office, which was accepted by Undersheriff Brian Guilliams and Dispatch Sgt. Brittany Pagnano.

Its the fourth year in a row the Sheriff's Office has received the Platinum Award, which Hamilton said its the highest ranking award offered through AAA.

Thirty-two awards have been presented to police departments and twelve to Sheriff's Departments throughout Kansas for their 2020 work to keep roadways in their cities and counties safe through a variety of initiatives and programs.

Undersheriff Guilliams expressed his gratitude to AAA and KDOT for their partnership with law enforcement agencies across the state in focusing on the traffic safety needs of law enforcement and citizens.