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Oakland Police Air Support Guides Patrol Officers to Stranded Hiker on Steep Hillside
Oakland Police air support located a woman stranded on a steep hillside near Leona Heights Park and guided five patrol officers to her for a coordinated rescue.
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End of Watch Memorial: Sergeant Scott Ries
ThinBlueNews remembers Sergeant Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department in Ohio, who died in the line of duty on July 5, 2026.
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Orange Police Corporal Saves 7-Month-Old Choking on Hair Clip, Receives Life Saving Medal
Orange Police Corporal Greggory Cates was awarded the Life Saving Medal after responding to a call and saving a 7-month-old girl who was choking on a hair clip in January 2026, bodycam footage captured the rescue.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Police Officer Loren Courts
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer Loren Courts of the Detroit Police Department on the anniversary of his End of Watch, July 6, 2022.
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Columbus Police Officer Gloria West Honored as Hometown Hero for Burning Truck Rescue
Columbus Division of Police Officer Gloria West was honored with a DOJ Hometown Hero Award after pulling a trapped driver from a burning truck on I-71 in November 2024, suffering second-degree burns to her hands.
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Woodbridge Police Officer Saves 5-Day-Old Infant From Choking
Woodbridge Police Officer Nicholas Samartino responded to a residence and saved a 5-day-old choking infant using back blows and suctioning in late May 2026.
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University Circle Officer Receives National Life Saving Award After De-escalating Same Crisis Two Days in a Row
University Circle Patrol Officer Joe Fazio received the American Police Hall of Fame Life Saving Award after building rapport and safely de-escalating the same individual in crisis on two consecutive days in January 2026, according to WKYC.
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Coast Guard Rescues 2 After Fishing Vessel Capsizes Off Oahu
A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point MH-65 crew rescued two men after a 12-foot fishing vessel capsized offshore Oahu, according to DVIDS.
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Top 5 Good Police Stories This Week: Hot-Car Save, Marine Rescue and Fire Response
This week’s ThinBlueNews Top 5 Good Police Stories roundup features source-backed rescues and recognition from Bexar County, St. Lucie County, Leesburg, Blue Mound and Clearwater.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Police Officer Jamieson Ritter
ThinBlueNews remembers Police Officer Jamieson Ritter of the Cleveland Division of Police on the anniversary of his End of Watch, July 4, 2024.
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Bexar County Deputy Breaks Window to Rescue Infant From Hot Vehicle
A Bexar County sheriff’s deputy broke a window to rescue a 4-month-old from a dangerously hot vehicle, according to KSAT and BCSO officials cited in the report.
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St. Lucie County Marine Unit Rescues Two After Boat Sinks in Intracoastal
St. Lucie County sheriff’s Marine Unit deputies rescued two people from the Intracoastal Waterway after their boat sank; both wore life jackets and no injuries were reported.
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Michigan First Responders Honored as Hometown Heroes for Bravery in Two Critical Incidents
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan honored six first responders for bravery during two separate critical incidents, including Grand Blanc Township Police Officer Jason Carpentier and Michigan Conservation Officer Luke Robare.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Senior Detention Officer Erica McAdoo
ThinBlueNews remembers Senior Detention Officer Erica Nicole McAdoo of the Los Angeles Police Department on the anniversary of her End of Watch, July 3, 2020.
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Leesburg Sergeant Alerts Woman as Lightning Fire Spreads
Leesburg Police Sgt. Alex Nell spotted smoke while off duty, warned a homeowner her house was on fire and helped her and two dogs get out safely.
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St. Augustine Beach Officer Josh Schneider Receives Lifesaving Award
St. Augustine Beach Police said Officer Josh Schneider received the SABPD Lifesaving Award for actions in response to a suicidal subject on April 11, 2026.
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Blue Mound Officers Honored After Pulling Driver From Burning Car
Blue Mound Officers Luis Aguilar and Bryant Ochoa were honored with Life-Saving Awards after pulling a driver from a burning car, according to FOX 4 and NBC 5.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Deputy Sheriff Carlos Ramirez
ThinBlueNews remembers Deputy Sheriff Carlos Aaron Ramirez of the Kendall County Sheriff's Office on the anniversary of his End of Watch, July 2, 2019.
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Fletcher Officer Timothy Kreul Honored for CPR Save Recognized by Red Cross
Fletcher Police Officer Timothy Kreul received an American Red Cross Lifesaving Award after using CPR to help save a 65-year-old man, according to the Red Cross.
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CHP Officer Paul Vue Honored for Lifesaving Aid After Oroville School Shooting
CHP Officer Paul Vue received a Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor after officials said he gave lifesaving medical aid to two wounded children at an Oroville school.
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Clearwater Officer Andrew Billups Honored After Two Lifesaving Rescues Weeks Apart
Clearwater Police Officer Andrew Billups was honored after officials credited him with two lifesaving responses weeks apart, including a beach rescue and a crisis negotiation.
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Palos Park Officers Honored After CPR and AED Response Saves Woman’s Life
Palos Park Officers Bob Kotsianis and Scott Van Wagner were honored after officials said CPR and an AED helped save a woman during a May cardiac emergency.
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MPD Honors Officer Tyrone Campbell and Bloodhound Bubba for Lifesaving Missing-Person Work
Washington, DC MPD recognized Officer Tyrone Campbell and Bloodhound Bubba as Special Operations Division Officer of the Year for missing-person search work.
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Rockville Public Safety Awards Honor Police Officers for Valor, Lifesaving and Service
Rockville said its 37th Annual Public Safety Awards honored city police members for valor, lifesaving, meritorious, distinguished and unsung-hero service.
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