On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, local police departments were recognized by AAA for their efforts in improving traffic safety.  Morgantown, Granville, Star City and Westover police departments; Monongalia, Marion, Preston and Taylor county sheriff ’s departments, and state police in Fairmont were all awarded the Platinum Award.
Gold award recipients included: Grafton, Kingwood and WVU police departments and State Police in Morgantown. 
Monongah and Barrackville police departments won silver awards and the Masontown Police Department received a bronze award.