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Arkansas State Police Honors Three Troopers With Trooper of the Year Award
Arkansas State Police says Troopers Ethan Hiland, Brady Nuckels, and Jacob Price were jointly recognized for courageous actions during a 2025 encounter with an armed carjacking and kidnapping suspect.
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Retired Pittsburgh Officer Daniel Mead Honored as Hometown Hero for Tree of Life Response
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania recognized retired Pittsburgh Police Officer Daniel Mead for bravery and sacrifice during the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting response.
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Iowa Police Chief Brian Flikeid Named Freedom 250 Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa recognized Aurelia and Marcus Police Chief Brian Flikeid for victim-centered leadership, training, and public service across northwest Iowa.
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Wichita Police Detective Kevin Real Honored as DOJ Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas recognized Wichita Police Detective Kevin D. Real as a Hometown Hero for nearly three decades of public-safety work and major narcotics investigations.
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4 current stories Arkansas State Police Honors Three Troopers With Trooper of the Year Award
Arkansas State Police says Troopers Ethan Hiland, Brady Nuckels, and Jacob Price were jointly recognized for courageous actions during a 2025 encounter with an armed carjacking and kidnapping suspect.
Read story Retired Pittsburgh Officer Daniel Mead Honored as Hometown Hero for Tree of Life Response
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania recognized retired Pittsburgh Police Officer Daniel Mead for bravery and sacrifice during the 201
Read story Iowa Police Chief Brian Flikeid Named Freedom 250 Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa recognized Aurelia and Marcus Police Chief Brian Flikeid for victim-centered leadership, training, and public service across northwest Iowa.
Read story Wichita Police Detective Kevin Real Honored as DOJ Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas recognized Wichita Police Detective Kevin D. Real as a Hometown Hero for nearly three decades of public-safety
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