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End of Watch Memorial: Police Officer Sandra Blair
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer Sandra Blair of the DeSoto Police Department, whose End of Watch was May 26, 2026.
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Honors Five After Two CPR Saves
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office personnel were honored after deputies, detention staff and a dispatcher helped save two lives in separate CPR emergencies.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Police Officer Kevin Dale Apple
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer Kevin Dale Apple of the Pea Ridge Police Department on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 26, 2021.
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End of Watch Memorial: Deputy Sheriff Damian Draper Bost
ThinBlueNews remembers Deputy Sheriff Damian Draper Bost of the Columbus County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty on June 25, 2026.
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Norfolk Officer and Bystanders Pull Woman From 7-Foot Sinkhole
WTKR reported Norfolk Officer AJ Stevenson and bystanders pulled a woman from her car after a water-main break opened a 7-foot sinkhole on City Hall Avenue.
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Cumberland Township Officer Commended After Crisis Response Saved Woman
Cumberland Township Police Officer Lane Hartley received a commendation after Chief Matt Trostel said Hartley disarmed a woman in crisis and prevented further injury.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Trio Honored After CPR Save at Lunch Stop
Chief Deputy Steve Diesch, Sheriff’s Assistant Joe Raaymakers and Sgt. Brian Grell received Clinton County Sheriff’s Life-Saving Awards after a CPR response.
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DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle Named 2026 Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi selected DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle as its 2026 Hometown Hero, citing service and youth mentorship.
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Sandy Springs Officers Reunite With 4-Year-Old Boy They Helped Rescue
Sandy Springs police officers reunited with 4-year-old Maddux after an April garage-door emergency response involving police and fire partners helped save his life.
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End of Watch Memorial: Police Officer John G. Bartholomew
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer John G. Bartholomew of the Chicago Police Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2026.
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San Jose Officer Michael Jaycox Named NLEOMF Officer of the Month After Burning-Vehicle Rescue
NLEOMF named San Jose Police Officer Michael Jaycox its May 2026 Officer of the Month after officials said he rescued a 4-year-old child from a burning vehicle after a crash.
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San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman Honored as Hometown Hero
San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman received a Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award from the U.S. Attorney's Office, recognizing leadership and public service.
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Rolling Meadows Teen Honored After CPR Helped Save Police Commander Father
Rolling Meadows honored 13-year-old Ethan Mollenhauer after his 911 call and CPR helped save his father, Police Commander Sam Mollenhauer, during cardiac arrest.
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URI Police Cpl. Paul Hanrahan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
URI Police Cpl. Paul Hanrahan received ASIS International Rhode Island chapter's 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award for longstanding community policing, outreach and safety training work.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Youth Counselor Corey Proulx
ThinBlueNews remembers Youth Counselor Corey Proulx of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 25, 2024.
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Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill Receives Hometown Hero Award
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill received the U.S. Attorney's Office Hometown Hero Award recognizing his law-enforcement career, leadership, wellness work and policing innovations.
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Campbell County Officer Samuel Broomall Honored After Tourniquet Response
Campbell County Police Officer Samuel Broomall received an Outstanding Achievement Award after officials said he used a tourniquet, bandages and direct pressure on a severely injured victim.
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RTD Transit Police K-9 Teams Honored for Explosives-Detection Work
RTD Transit Police officers Corey Averill with K-9 Milo and Jesse Robinson with K-9 Reign were honored by the National Police Canine Association after explosives/firearm-detection assists in the Denver metro area.
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Rochelle Officer Edgar Silva Honored After Tourniquet Response Near Railroad Tracks
Rochelle Police Officer Edgar Silva was honored with a Life Saving Award after police said he applied a tourniquet to a severely injured train-accident victim near railroad tracks.
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Bristol Officers Honored After CPR and AED Response Helped Save Man
Bristol Police officers Jeffrey LaRoche, Jared Yager and Harrison Pollock received Medical and Lifesaving ribbons after Chief Mark Morello said CPR and AED shocks helped revive an unresponsive man.
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Spokane Sergeant Mohondro Pulls 82-Year-Old Woman From Burning Home
Spokane Police Sgt. Mohondro pulled an injured 82-year-old woman from a burning W Sumner Avenue home before fire crews arrived, according to a City of Spokane Police Department release and official body camera video.
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Henry County Dispatcher Britni Cunningham Honored for Life-Saving 911 Call
Henry County 911 dispatcher Britni Cunningham received the first George “Mike” Shankle Life-Saving Award after Radio NWTN reported she sent a deputy to check on an elderly woman.
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Erie Police Honor Officers for Lifesaving CPR and Burning-Car Rescue
The Town of Erie says Officers Salcedo and Cash received Lifesaving Medals after reviving an unconscious woman, while Officer DeVito received the Distinguished Service Cross for pulling a driver from a burning car.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Police Officer Celena Charise Hollis
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer Celena Charise Hollis of the Denver Police Department on the anniversary of her End of Watch, June 24, 2012.
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