Sarasota Officers Run Toward Motel Fire to Evacuate Guests
Sarasota police bodycam shows officers going door to door at a burning seven-unit motel before firefighters took over; one person had non-life-threatening injuries.
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Three corrections officers, a janitor and a medical assistant were recognized after their coordinated response helped save an inmate in Trumbull County, Ohio.
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Gadsden County Deputy Clears Choking Baby's Airway in About 30 Seconds
Gadsden County Deputy Kamryn Weeks used two firm back blows to dislodge candy from a choking baby at the county courthouse, local reports say.
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St. Paul Officer Pulls 5-Year-Old From Pond After Police Drone Spots Him
A docked St. Paul police drone reached a pond two minutes before officers and guided Officer Adisak Sae Ma to a 5-year-old struggling in the water.
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From Shelter Stray to Police K-9: Heidi Graduates in Anne Arundel County
K-9 Heidi went from an Anne Arundel County shelter to police service after months of training in tracking, detection and evidence recovery.
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Sarasota Officers Run Toward Motel Fire to Evacuate Guests
Sarasota police bodycam shows officers going door to door at a burning seven-unit motel before firefighters took over; one person had non-life-threatening injuries.
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Batesville Police Lt. Danny Hamilton Honored After Saving Choking Man
Batesville Police Lt. Danny Hamilton received a Lifesaving Award after abdominal thrusts dislodged food from an unresponsive choking man.
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Craven County SRO Clears Choking Student’s Airway During Cafeteria Lunch
Cpl. A. Buck noticed a student choking at Oaks Road Academy, cleared the airway obstruction and helped turn a cafeteria emergency into a full recovery.
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Polk County K-9 Ace Comes Home After Being Shot Protecting Deputies
Polk County Sheriff's K-9 Ace is home after being shot protecting deputies, surviving emergency surgery and losing his left front leg.
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New Bodycam Shows Vancouver Police K-9 Midas Helping End 40-Minute Standoff
Newly released Vancouver Police bodycam shows K-9 Midas helping officers end a 40-minute standoff after a Grappler stopped a fleeing vehicle.
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La Porte County K-9 Bosco Retires to Stay Beside Wounded Handler
La Porte County K-9 Bosco retired after eight years of service and will live with wounded handler Deputy Jon Samuelson during his recovery.
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