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Oklahoma City Sgt. Keaton Zerby Honored as Hometown Hero After Evacuating Residents From Fire Threat
KOKH reported that Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Keaton Zerby was recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office after helping evacuate residents from a fire threat involving a patrol car.
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Kewaskum Officers Honored After CPR and AED Response Restored Patient’s Pulse
Kewaskum Police Officers Aaron Roth and Michael Wheeler received Life Saving Awards after CPR and AED action helped restore a resident’s pulse.
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California Wildlife Officers Rescue Baby Deer in Sonoma County ‘Fawn-Napping’ Case
California wildlife officers rescued a baby deer after investigators said it had been taken from the wild in Sonoma County and kept in a dog crate for more than three weeks.
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St. Peter Officer Austin Buss Escorted Home After Hospital Release
CBS Minnesota reported that St. Peter Officer Austin Buss was released from North Memorial Health and escorted home by law enforcement after being hurt in a shooting incident.
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Michigan State Police Sgt. David Cardenas Honored With Carnegie Medal After Burning-Car Rescue
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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Three Barksdale Defenders Honored After Lifesaving Motorcycle-Crash Response
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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Renton Officer Reunites With Man He Helped Save After CPR and AED Response
KIRO 7 reported that Renton Police Officer Greg Bills reunited with Ken Conley after taking over CPR and using a patrol-car AED during an April medical emergency.
Read story Oklahoma City Sgt. Keaton Zerby Honored as Hometown Hero After Evacuating Residents From Fire Threat
KOKH reported that Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Keaton Zerby was recognized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office after helping evacuate residents from a fire threat involving a patrol car.
Read story Kewaskum Officers Honored After CPR and AED Response Restored Patient’s Pulse
Kewaskum Police Officers Aaron Roth and Michael Wheeler received Life Saving Awards after CPR and AED action helped restore a resident’s pulse.
Read story St. Peter Officer Austin Buss Escorted Home After Hospital Release
CBS Minnesota reported that St. Peter Officer Austin Buss was released from North Memorial Health and escorted home by law enforcement after being hurt in a shooting incident.
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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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