Local Sheriff Deputy "Doc" McDonald receives School Safety Award

Mary Pitcher

Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Abatement Coalition

August 9, 2016 9:00 a.m.

Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Abatement Coalition (NACDAC) would like to recognize the exceptional work of Deputy Clifton “Doc” McDonald who was recently selected by the School Safety Advocacy Council to receive an award in recognition of his dedication and service to protecting Nassau County’s youth and communities.

Curt Lavarello, Executive Director of School Safety Advocacy Council, Deputy Doc McDonald, and Shawn Burke, President of the School Safety Advocacy Council.

This prestigious National award has previously been awarded to civilians and law enforcement officers in recognition of keeping students, staff and schools safe. Out of forty nominees, only seven were awarded this honor.

“What a huge honor it is to work in Nassau County schools and share in the lives of our youth and then be recognized by the SSAC for my efforts. It is one of the greatest accomplishments of my career” exclaimed Doc, who has 19 years with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

Doc was also recently honored with an appointment as the new Treasurer for the Florida Association of School Resource Officers (FASRO).

NACDAC would like to thank Deputy Doc McDonald for his continued outstanding dedication and service of protecting our youth, schools and communities.

NACDAC’s mission is to educate and be a leader in community collaboration to eliminate drug, tobacco, and alcohol use among our youth/young adults while reducing criminal behavior associated with substance abuse. For more information regarding NACDAC’s programs and services or to make a donation, please visit www.NACDAC.org.