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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio recognized Columbus Police Officer Gloria West after officials said she pulled a driver from a burning vehicle.
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The City of Wooster says Patrolman Thomas Sereika received a Life Saving Award and Patrolman Connor Orr received the Award of Honor and 2025 Officer of the Year recognition.
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NBC10 Philadelphia reports Wildwood bodycam footage shows a police officer entered the ocean at an unguarded beach and rescued three teens during a deadly June 1 incident.
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The Florida Sheriffs Association named Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Officer Obbie Johnson its 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year after a Hogans Creek rescue and CPR response.
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Fort Worth police said an officer entered the water near Dream Park and brought a missing child safely to shore after officers found the child along the Trinity River.
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Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Alfonso Salinas received a Life Saving Commendation after pulling a woman to safety during an expressway crisis.
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Kaua‘i Police honored Emergency Services Dispatcher Stephanie Neher after she performed CPR at an off-duty Wailua crash scene, then reported for her scheduled shift.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio recognized Columbus Police Officer Gloria West after officials said she pulled a driver from a burning vehicle.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Vermont recognized State Police Detective Trooper Jesse Dambrackas with a Hometown Hero Award for task-force work and public service.
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This week’s ThinBlueNews Top 5 Good Police Stories roundup features verified source-backed police and first-responder stories from St. George, Wildwood, Fort Worth, Texas DPS and Wooster.
Read story The City of Wooster says Patrolman Thomas Sereika received a Life Saving Award and Patrolman Connor Orr received the Award of Honor and 2025 Officer of the Year recognition.
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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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