Three of the 45 police departments from Western Pennsylvania that received “Platinum Awards” from AAA are from the Butler County area.

State police Troop D (Butler), Cranberry Township and Grove City departments received the awards, which were given for community traffic safety efforts.

The platinum awards were given to “Commendable Leaders” for their safety efforts and enforcement activities geared toward making communities safer.

The departments were among hundreds nationwide that participated in a community traffic safety program and among 94 regional entrants recognized by AAA.