Master Police Officer Daniel L. Jackson of the James City County Police Department has received the 2025 Carter Hill Award for Lifetime Achievement from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Virginia. The award honors Jackson’s long-standing commitment to enforcing laws against impaired driving and his dedication to public safety.
Jackson has served in law enforcement for over 20 years, during which he made 887 arrests related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. His conviction rate stands at about 98 percent. He was instrumental in updating departmental procedures to better address drug-impaired driving, which led to more effective prosecutions and improved road safety.
Since 2012, Jackson has educated more than 4,400 high school students on the risks associated with impaired driving. He is a certified instructor with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and leads training at the Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy. In addition, he mentors new officers within the department.
A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Jackson serves on several specialized teams including Crisis Negotiations, Fatal Crash Response, and Highway Safety Task Force. He is also part of the department’s Honor Guard and established an Honor Wall recognizing military and police service.
Throughout his career, Jackson has earned multiple awards such as the Distinguished Service Award, four Life Saving Awards, five Meritorious Service Awards, the Hampton Roads Top Cop Award, and was named James City County Police Department Officer of the Year in 2024.
“MPO Jackson exemplifies the highest standards of law enforcement,” said Chief of Police Mark Jamison. “His dedication to saving lives, mentoring others, and serving with integrity makes him truly deserving of this honor.”
The Carter Hill Award was presented to Jackson at MADD Virginia’s annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony.
