New Paltz Officer Earns Top DWI Enforcement Honor

Tiffany Claud recognized for keeping impaired drivers off the roads

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:05pm

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Officer Tiffany Claud of the New Paltz Police Department has been named the 2025 First Place DWI Officer by the Ulster County STOP-DWI Program, recognized for her tireless work enforcing DWI laws and ensuring community safety.

Why it matters

Impaired driving is a major public safety issue, and officers like Claud play a critical role in getting drunk and drugged drivers off the roads before they can cause harm. This award highlights the importance of consistent, proactive DWI enforcement in local communities.

The details

Claud leads the New Paltz Police Department in DWI enforcement, making numerous stops and arrests to keep impaired drivers from endangering themselves and others. The Ulster County STOP-DWI Program recognized her efforts, naming her the top DWI officer among all municipal police agencies in the county for 2025.

  • Officer Claud was named the 2025 First Place DWI Officer by the Ulster County STOP-DWI Program.

The players

Tiffany Claud

A police officer with the New Paltz Police Department who was recognized as the top DWI enforcement officer in Ulster County for 2025.

Ulster County STOP-DWI Program

A program that coordinates DWI prevention efforts across law enforcement, courts, education, and outreach in Ulster County, New York.

New Paltz Police Department

The local police department in New Paltz, New York, where Officer Claud works.

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The takeaway

This award highlights the critical role that dedicated law enforcement officers play in keeping communities safe by removing impaired drivers from the roads, and serves as a reminder of the importance of consistent, proactive DWI enforcement efforts.