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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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California honored Long Beach Police Officer Adam Yu with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor after officials said he helped free a trapped passenger from a burning vehicle.
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Virginia Sheriffs’ Association named Loudoun County Dispatcher Jonathan Marsceau its 2026 Dispatcher of the Year after calm CPR coaching and crisis-response work.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Trooper Sergio Romero of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who died in the line of duty in Childress County on June 17, 2026.
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Three Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were honored after officials said they applied tourniquet aid to an injured girl during Mardi Gras parade security.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King of the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office on the anniversary of her End of Watch, June 16, 2018.
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ABC News reported Constable Kieren Trannore rescued Candice the Chihuahua from a burning Blackbutt North home after the 91-year-old owner escaped without serious injury.
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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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Hackettstown Police officers were recognized for lifesaving responses, exceptional duty and service during a June 2026 Town Council meeting.
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New Bern Police said Officer K. Litterio received a life-saving award after performing life-saving measures during an April 2026 medical emergency before fire and EMS arrived.
Read story California honored Long Beach Police Officer Adam Yu with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor after officials said he helped free a trapped passenger from a burning vehicle.
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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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