Hackettstown Officers Honored for Lifesaving Actions and Service
Hackettstown Police officers were recognized for lifesaving responses, exceptional duty and service during a June 2026 Town Council meeting.
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End of Watch Memorial: Trooper Sergio Romero
ThinBlueNews remembers Trooper Sergio Romero of the Texas Department of Public Safety, who died in the line of duty in Childress County on June 17, 2026.
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Terrebonne Deputies Honored After Tourniquet Aid Helped Save Injured Girl at Mardi Gras Parade
Three Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were honored after officials said they applied tourniquet aid to an injured girl during Mardi Gras parade security.
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End of Watch Anniversary Memorial: Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King
ThinBlueNews remembers Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King of the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office on the anniversary of her End of Watch, June 16, 2018.
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Queensland Constable Rescues 91-Year-Old Man’s Dog From Burning Home
ABC News reported Constable Kieren Trannore rescued Candice the Chihuahua from a burning Blackbutt North home after the 91-year-old owner escaped without serious injury.
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Walla Walla Officers Honored for Valor, Burning-Car Rescue and Lifesaving Work
Walla Walla officials honored six law-enforcement officers, including four who received Life Saving Awards after pulling a woman from a burning vehicle on U.S. 12.
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Arlington Police Officers Honored for Life-Saving Response After Stabbing Call
Arlington County Police officers were among public-safety honorees after a stabbing response in which both victims survived, according to ARLnow coverage of the annual Public Safety Awards.
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Hackettstown Officers Honored for Lifesaving Actions and Service
Hackettstown Police officers were recognized for lifesaving responses, exceptional duty and service during a June 2026 Town Council meeting.
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New Bern Officer K. Litterio Honored With Life-Saving Award After Medical Emergency Response
New Bern Police said Officer K. Litterio received a life-saving award after performing life-saving measures during an April 2026 medical emergency before fire and EMS arrived.
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Long Beach Officer Adam Yu Honored With California Medal of Valor for Burning-Car Rescue
California honored Long Beach Police Officer Adam Yu with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor after officials said he helped free a trapped passenger from a burning vehicle.
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Loudoun Dispatcher Jonathan Marsceau Named Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Dispatcher of the Year
Virginia Sheriffs’ Association named Loudoun County Dispatcher Jonathan Marsceau its 2026 Dispatcher of the Year after calm CPR coaching and crisis-response work.
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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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