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Michigan State Police Sgt. David Cardenas of Rockford received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after entering a smoke-filled burning car in Holland to help rescue a trapped driver.
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University of Nevada, Reno says CASAT staff, University Police, Reno Fire and REMSA were recognized after CPR and AED use helped save a contractor.
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This week’s ThinBlueNews Top 5 Good Police Stories roundup features source-backed rescues and recognition from Clark County, Hillsborough County, Toledo, Spokane and San Jose.
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Hulsey broke a window and rescued a sweating 2-year-old from a hot parked car in Vancouver, Washington.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Undersheriff Brandon Gaede of the Phillips County Sheriff's Office in Kansas on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 27, 2025.
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WWSB reported Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled a man to safety from a narrow ledge above I-75 after a crisis call.
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Weatherford Police Officer Cody Adkins and Weatherford residents were recognized after helping rescue three people at Lake Weatherford, according to the Weatherford Democrat.
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Michigan State Police Sgt. David Cardenas of Rockford received the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after entering a smoke-filled burning car in Holland to help rescue a trapped driver.
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DVIDS reports that Staff Sgts. Martin Schortye, Joe Jimenez and Danny Gonzalez of the 2nd Security Forces Squadron were honored after lifesaving actions following a motorcycle crash at Barksdale Air Force Base.
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Duncan Police Department recognized Sergeant N. McGouran, Officers W. Bratcher and D. Ramsey, Master Officer K. Hicks, Public Safety Telecommunicator B. Monterrossa and Captain J. Shoemake during a 2026 awards ceremony.
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La Marque, Texas honored Sgt. Conan King and four firefighters/medics after officials said their actions saved a trapped crash victim 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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