Orlando Officer Donated Kidney to Her Squadmate’s Father After Accidental Text
Orlando Police Officer Dani Torres donated a kidney to fellow officer Marija Sladic’s father after an accidental text revealed his need for dialysis.
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Remembering Jefferson County Deputy Brandon Shirley on His End of Watch Anniversary
ThinBlueNews remembers Jefferson County Deputy Brandon Shirley on the fifth anniversary of his End of Watch, August 5, 2021.
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End of Watch: Las Vegas Police Officer Austin Abdelnabi
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Austin Abdelnabi, 30, died Aug. 4 after being shot while responding to an armed-person call, police said.
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Wood County Dispatcher Guides Mother Through Heimlich to Save 7-Year-Old
Wood County dispatcher Jessica Arnold calmly guided a mother through abdominal thrusts that restored her choking 7-year-old daughter’s breathing.
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Glendale Officers Rescue Barely Conscious Toddler From Smoke-Filled Home
Glendale police bodycam shows officers rescuing a barely conscious 2-year-old from a smoke-filled Arizona home and searching the residence.
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Norwalk Marine Officers Rescue Kayaker Clinging to Flotation Devices
Norwalk Marine Unit officers Owen Lee and Chris Kassimis rescued an uninjured kayaker who was clinging to flotation devices off the Connecticut coast.
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Remembering Brooklyn Police Officer Brian Pierce Jr. on His End of Watch Anniversary
ThinBlueNews remembers Brooklyn Police Officer Brian Pierce Jr. on the fifth anniversary of his End of Watch, August 4, 2021.
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Orlando Officer Donated Kidney to Her Squadmate’s Father After Accidental Text
Orlando Police Officer Dani Torres donated a kidney to fellow officer Marija Sladic’s father after an accidental text revealed his need for dialysis.
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Jonesboro Police Chief Honored After Heimlich Maneuver Saved Choking Woman
Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott received a Life Saver Award after using the Heimlich maneuver when a choking woman stopped breathing.
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Off-Duty Corrections Lieutenant Ran Toward Fire to Help Burning Truck Driver
Off-duty South Carolina corrections Lt. Jessica Kisseih stopped after a fiery I-20 crash and coached a burning truck driver to stop, drop and roll.
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Amherst County Honors Four Deputies Whose Actions Helped Save Three Lives
Amherst County honored Deputies Matthew Minnick, Hayden Shelbe and Chase Lawhorne and Sgt. Brian Anderson with lifesaving medals.
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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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Lowndes County Lt. Herb Bennett Honored as Hometown Hero With K-9 Thanos
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia honored Lowndes County Lt. Herb Bennett, a national champion K-9 handler with K-9 Thanos, as a Hometown Hero.
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Union County Sheriff’s Office Places Newly Certified K-9 Kona Into Service
The Union County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Kona has completed certification and entered service after being donated to the agency in 2024.
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