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Elkton Police Officer Warren Kuhl received a lifesaving plaque and pin after local reports said he used an AED during a May 9 cardiac emergency at Ackerman Memorial Park.
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The Florida Sheriffs Association named Palm Beach County Communications Officer Cheree Raymond its 2026 Dispatcher of the Year after a 40-minute crisis call helped end with a peaceful surrender.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio recognized Columbus Police Officer Gloria West after officials said she pulled a driver from a burning vehicle.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Constable Marc Pinizzotto of the Toronto Police Service, who died in the line of duty on June 11, 2026.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Vermont recognized State Police Detective Trooper Jesse Dambrackas with a Hometown Hero Award for task-force work and public service.
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This week’s ThinBlueNews Top 5 Good Police Stories roundup features verified source-backed police and first-responder stories from St. George, Wildwood, Fort Worth, Texas DPS and Wooster.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Sergeant Linden “Beau” Raimer of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office on the anniversary of his End of Watch, June 13, 2007.
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Elkton Police Officer Warren Kuhl received a lifesaving plaque and pin after local reports said he used an AED during a May 9 cardiac emergency at Ackerman Memorial Park.
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Carrier Mills Police Officer Graves received a lifesaving award after KBSI reported she performed CPR during a May 26 medical emergency until EMS took over care.
Read story The Florida Sheriffs Association named Palm Beach County Communications Officer Cheree Raymond its 2026 Dispatcher of the Year after a 40-minute crisis call helped end with a peaceful surrender.
Read story The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio recognized Columbus Police Officer Gloria West after officials said she pulled a driver from a burning vehicle.
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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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