End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Police Officer Kevin Dale Apple
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer Kevin Dale Apple of the Pea Ridge Police Department on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 26, 2021.
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DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle Named 2026 Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi selected DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle as its 2026 Hometown Hero, citing service and youth mentorship.
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Sandy Springs Officers Reunite With 4-Year-Old Boy They Helped Rescue
Sandy Springs police officers reunited with 4-year-old Maddux after an April garage-door emergency response involving police and fire partners helped save his life.
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End of Watch Memorial: Police Officer John G. Bartholomew
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2026.
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San Jose Officer Michael Jaycox Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month After Burning-Vehicle Rescue
NLEOMF named San Jose Police Officer Michael Jaycox its May 2026 Officer of the Month after officials said he rescued a 4-year-old child from a burning vehicle after a crash.
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San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman Honored as Hometown Hero
San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman received a Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award from the U.S. Attorney's Office, recognizing leadership and public service.
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Rolling Meadows Teen Honored After CPR Helped Save Police Commander Father
Rolling Meadows honored 13-year-old Ethan Mollenhauer after his 911 call and CPR helped save his father, Police Commander Sam Mollenhauer, during cardiac arrest.
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Norfolk Officer and Bystanders Pull Woman From 7-Foot Sinkhole
WTKR reported Norfolk Officer AJ Stevenson and bystanders pulled a woman from her car after a water-main break opened a 7-foot sinkhole on City Hall Avenue.
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Cumberland Township Officer Commended After Crisis Response Saved Woman
Cumberland Township Police Officer Lane Hartley received a commendation after Chief Matt Trostel said Hartley disarmed a woman in crisis and prevented further injury.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Trio Honored After CPR Save at Lunch Stop
Chief Deputy Steve Diesch, Sheriff’s Assistant Joe Raaymakers and Sgt. Brian Grell received Clinton County Sheriff’s Life-Saving Awards after a CPR response.
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Sandy Springs police officers reunited with 4-year-old Maddux after an April garage-door emergency response involving police and fire partners helped save his life.
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Savannah Police Department Welcomes Newest Member: ‘Goose the Therapy Dog’
The Savannah Police Department has just welcomed their newest member, and it’s not a human! Meet “Goose”, the SPD’s newest therapy dog. Goose is a 11 week old Labrador puppy, who will be providing emotional support and comfort to those in need in the Savannah community. In this blog post, we’ll be taking a closer look at Goose and how he will be making a difference in the lives of many.
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