Blue Mound Officers Honored After Pulling Driver From Burning Car
Blue Mound Officers Luis Aguilar and Bryant Ochoa were honored with Life-Saving Awards after pulling a driver from a burning car, according to FOX 4 and NBC 5.
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Palos Park Officers Honored After CPR and AED Response Saves Woman’s Life
Palos Park Officers Bob Kotsianis and Scott Van Wagner were honored after officials said CPR and an AED helped save a woman during a May cardiac emergency.
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MPD Honors Officer Tyrone Campbell and Bloodhound Bubba for Lifesaving Missing-Person Work
Washington, DC MPD recognized Officer Tyrone Campbell and Bloodhound Bubba as Special Operations Division Officer of the Year for missing-person search work.
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Rockville Public Safety Awards Honor Police Officers for Valor, Lifesaving and Service
Rockville said its 37th Annual Public Safety Awards honored city police members for valor, lifesaving, meritorious, distinguished and unsung-hero service.
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End of Watch Memorial: Trooper Michael Pahira
ThinBlueNews remembers Trooper Michael Pahira of the Pennsylvania State Police, who died in the line of duty on July 1, 2026.
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Fitchburg Detective Jordan Trundle Honored With DOJ Hometown Hero Award
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin honored Fitchburg Detective Jordan Trundle for work with ATF Madison’s Crime Gun Task Force.
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White Settlement Officers Honored After Floodwater Rescue Used Jumper Cables as Lifeline
NLEOMF named Sgt. John Banner, Officer Christopher Wiseman and Officer Brian Leal April 2026 Officers of the Month after a Texas floodwater rescue.
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Blue Mound Officers Honored After Pulling Driver From Burning Car
Blue Mound Officers Luis Aguilar and Bryant Ochoa were honored with Life-Saving Awards after pulling a driver from a burning car, according to FOX 4 and NBC 5.
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Fletcher Officer Timothy Kreul Honored for CPR Save Recognized by Red Cross
Fletcher Police Officer Timothy Kreul received an American Red Cross Lifesaving Award after using CPR to help save a 65-year-old man, according to the Red Cross.
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CHP Officer Paul Vue Honored for Lifesaving Aid After Oroville School Shooting
CHP Officer Paul Vue received a Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor after officials said he gave lifesaving medical aid to two wounded children at an Oroville school.
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Clearwater Officer Andrew Billups Honored After Two Lifesaving Rescues Weeks Apart
Clearwater Police Officer Andrew Billups was honored after officials credited him with two lifesaving responses weeks apart, including a beach rescue and a crisis negotiation.
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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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Pasadena Police Honor Retiring K-9 Edo and Welcome New Tracking Dog Seeka
Pasadena Police honored retiring K-9 Edo after more than seven years of service and welcomed K-9 Seeka, who is training for tracking and trailing work.
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