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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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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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Agent Luis Algarin De Jesús
ThinBlueNews remembers Agent Luis Algarin De Jesús of the Puerto Rico Police Department on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 24, 2024.
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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 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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Savannah Police Department Welcomes Newest Member: ‘Goose the Therapy Dog’
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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