La Marque Sergeant and Firefighters Honored After Fiery-Crash Rescue
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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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Undersheriff Brandon Gaede
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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Hillsborough Deputies Pull Man to Safety From I-75 Ledge
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 Officer Cody Adkins Honored for Lake Rescue Response
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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Saline County Deputy Alycia Buchanan Recognized for AED and CPR Response
Saline County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alycia Buchanan was recognized after officials said she used an AED and CPR during a rural medical call before EMS transported the patient.
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Fort Smith Officer Kyle Newman Honored With Medal of Valor and Purple Heart
Fort Smith Police Officer Kyle Newman received the Medal of Valor and Purple Heart as he continues recovering from a May 2026 line-of-duty shooting.
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Osceola Sheriff’s Office Honors Deputy Alyssa Wolnik and Lifesaving Award Recipients
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy Alyssa Wolnik, lifesaving award recipients, telecommunicators and community partners at its annual ceremony.
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La Marque Sergeant and Firefighters Honored After Fiery-Crash Rescue
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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Newton Officers and Firefighters Honored After CPR/AED Response Saves Resident
Newton, Iowa says police officers Ryan Zylstra and Braydon Chance began CPR and used an AED before firefighters continued advanced life support during a cardiac emergency.
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University Police Officer Takes Over CPR After Contractor’s Cardiac Arrest
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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Top 5 Good Police Stories This Week: Hot-Car Rescue, Bodycam Saves and Lifesaving Awards
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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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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