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MTA Police Officers Honored After Talking Person Down From Bridge Ramp
WABC reported that MTA Police Officers Edward Macaluso and Joseph Brienza were honored after helping talk a person down from a Throgs Neck Bridge entrance ramp.
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Bodycam Shows Toledo Officer Carrying Woman From Burning Home
WTVG reported that Toledo Police bodycam video shows an officer carrying a woman who used a walker from a burning Wade Street home on June 22, 2026.
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Tooele County Deputy Honored After Icy Lake Rescue Saved Man and Dog
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah recognized Tooele County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Taubman after officials said he helped rescue a man and his dog from icy Stansbury Lake.
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Raleigh Officers Recognized After Water Rescue Saved Two Juveniles
Raleigh Police Officers Daniel Mills and Branden Vanderhoof were recognized after the City of Raleigh said they saved two juveniles during an August water rescue; the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin highlighted their actions.
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Atlantic City Sergeant Christian Ivanov Receives Hero’s Welcome After Hospital Release
Atlantic City said Police Sgt. Christian Ivanov received a clap-out and honor guard escort after leaving AtlantiCare following line-of-duty injuries.
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Hackettstown Officers Honored for Lifesaving Actions and Service
Hackettstown Police officers were recognized for lifesaving responses, exceptional duty and service during a June 2026 Town Council meeting.
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Bodycam Shows Officer Rescue Two From Overturned Car in Virginia Woods
Yahoo News UK/KameraOne reported police bodycam footage shows an officer breaking two people out of an upside-down crashed car in Fauquier County, Virginia.
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Bodycam Shows Mesa Officers Forcing Into Burning Home to Rescue Two
Arizona's Family reported Mesa police bodycam video shows officers forcing into a smoke-filled home near Baseline Road and 78th Street to help rescue two people from a spreading fire.
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Sarasota Deputies Honored After CPR Saves Two Women
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman presented Life Saving Awards to Deputies Matthew Hadnot, Luke Edwards and Daniel Traylor after two separate CPR responses, according to the sheriff’s office.
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WABC reported that MTA Police Officers Edward Macaluso and Joseph Brienza were honored after helping talk a person down from a Throgs Neck Bridge entrance ramp.
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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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