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CHP Officer Paul Vue received a Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor after officials said he gave lifesaving medical aid to two wounded children at an Oroville school.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Trooper Michael Pahira of the Pennsylvania State Police, who died in the line of duty on July 1, 2026.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin honored Fitchburg Detective Jordan Trundle for work with ATF Madison’s Crime Gun Task Force.
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NLEOMF named Sgt. John Banner, Officer Christopher Wiseman and Officer Brian Leal April 2026 Officers of the Month after a Texas floodwater rescue.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia honored Lowndes County Lt. Herb Bennett, a national champion K-9 handler with K-9 Thanos, as a Hometown Hero.
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The Union County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Kona has completed certification and entered service after being donated to the agency in 2024.
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Pasadena Police honored retiring K-9 Edo after more than seven years of service and welcomed K-9 Seeka, who is training for tracking and trailing work.
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CHP Officer Paul Vue received a Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor after officials said he gave lifesaving medical aid to two wounded children at an Oroville school.
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Clearwater Police Officer Andrew Billups was honored after officials credited him with two lifesaving responses weeks apart, including a beach rescue and a crisis negotiation.
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Palos Park Officers Bob Kotsianis and Scott Van Wagner were honored after officials said CPR and an AED helped save a woman during a May cardiac emergency.
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Washington, DC MPD recognized Officer Tyrone Campbell and Bloodhound Bubba as Special Operations Division Officer of the Year for missing-person search work.
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Read End of Watch The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia honored Lowndes County Lt. Herb Bennett, a national champion K-9 handler with K-9 Thanos, as a Hometown Hero.
Read story The Union County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Kona has completed certification and entered service after being donated to the agency in 2024.
Read story Pasadena Police honored retiring K-9 Edo after more than seven years of service and welcomed K-9 Seeka, who is training for tracking and trailing work.
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