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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Brenda Fossett received a Life Saving Award after using a tourniquet during a serious injury call involving a woman trapped between a tree and lawn mower.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Trooper Kevin Trainor of the Massachusetts State Police, who died in the line of duty on May 6, 2026.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office says SDPD Detective Sergeant Bill Miles received a Hometown Hero Award for leading San Diego overdose-response investigations.
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Official Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office video shows deputies pulling a woman from a pond after a 911 caller said her vehicle had gone into the water.
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Source video shows Crawford County Deputy Robin Gaines making two rescue attempts during a Dyer, Arkansas, house fire before recovering from burns and smoke inhalation.
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies sprang into action after an elderly woman became unconscious and stopped breathing at the Plant City Courthouse.
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WPSD Local 6 reported that Fulton County Deputy Jay Black and City of Hickman Officer Matt Hayes helped rescue a bald eagle entangled in fishing line near Hickman Harbor.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Brenda Fossett received a Life Saving Award after using a tourniquet during a serious injury call involving a woman trapped between a tree and lawn mower.
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Volusia County deputies Gourley and Manhart helped rescue and revive a 68-year-old woman after she collapsed in the ocean at New Smyrna Beach, FOX 35 reported from sheriff’s office information.
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Greenville County officials credited Deputies Jordan Stevenson and Connor O’Shields with helping revive a young child after a pool emergency.
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Omaha police said Officers David Eckstrom and Ian Baxter helped save a 4-year-old boy from a house fire after the child followed their voices through smoke.
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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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