Four Officers Honored After Lifesaving Response to Teen's E-Scooter Crash
North Tonawanda honored Lt. Erik Herbert, Officer Mary Ellen Parish, K9 Officer Jeff Kam and off-duty Lt. William Ginnick after they aided an injured teen.
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53 stories Four Officers Honored After Lifesaving Response to Teen's E-Scooter Crash
North Tonawanda honored Lt. Erik Herbert, Officer Mary Ellen Parish, K9 Officer Jeff Kam and off-duty Lt. William Ginnick after they aided an injured teen.
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Sutter County Deputy Ian Hoke Honored After CPR Helps Save Man’s Life
Sutter County Deputy Ian Hoke received a Life Saving Award after more than five minutes of CPR helped an elderly man survive a medical emergency.
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Edmond Officer Ryan Pitcher Honored After Chest-Seal Aid Helps Save Stabbing Victim
Edmond Police honored Officer Ryan Pitcher after his rapid chest-seal care helped a critically wounded stabbing victim survive emergency surgery.
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Top 5 Good Police Stories This Week: Wildfire Evacuation, Bodycam Rescue and Coast Guard Hero
Five verified positive public-safety stories: a wildfire evacuation, rollover rescue, burning-car save, hiker rescue and Coast Guard hero recognition.
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El Cerrito Officer Will Sepe Honored by MADD After 27 DUI Arrests
El Cerrito Police Officer Will Sepe received MADD recognition after making 27 DUI arrests in 2025, according to his department.
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Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan Receives Pat Tillman Award for Service
Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan received the 2026 Pat Tillman Award for Service after his Camp Mystic flood response enabled 165 rescues.
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Forest View Officer Jonathan Rodriguez Honored After Burning-Car Rescue
Forest View Officer Jonathan Rodriguez received a Life-Saving Award after pulling an injured driver from a burning car near Harlem and Ogden avenues.
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Southlake Corporal Joshua Swisher Honored After Burning-Car Rescue
Southlake Cpl. Joshua Swisher received a Meritorious Conduct Award after pulling a driver from a burning car on State Highway 114.
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Owens Cross Roads First Responders Honored After Flint River Teen Rescue
Owens Cross Roads police and firefighters were honored after a coordinated Flint River rescue brought stranded teenagers safely to shore.
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Orange Police Corporal Saves 7-Month-Old Choking on Hair Clip, Receives Life Saving Medal
Orange Police Corporal Greggory Cates was awarded the Life Saving Medal after responding to a call and saving a 7-month-old girl who was choking on a hair clip in January 2026, bodycam footage captured the rescue.
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Woodbridge Police Officer Saves 5-Day-Old Infant From Choking
Woodbridge Police Officer Nicholas Samartino responded to a residence and saved a 5-day-old choking infant using back blows and suctioning in late May 2026.
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University Circle Officer Receives National Life Saving Award After De-escalating Same Crisis Two Days in a Row
University Circle Patrol Officer Joe Fazio received the American Police Hall of Fame Life Saving Award after building rapport and safely de-escalating the same individual in crisis on two consecutive days in January 2026, according to WKYC.
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Michigan First Responders Honored as Hometown Heroes for Bravery in Two Critical Incidents
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan honored six first responders for bravery during two separate critical incidents, including Grand Blanc Township Police Officer Jason Carpentier and Michigan Conservation Officer Luke Robare.
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St. Augustine Beach Officer Josh Schneider Receives Lifesaving Award
St. Augustine Beach Police said Officer Josh Schneider received the SABPD Lifesaving Award for actions in response to a suicidal subject on April 11, 2026.
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Palos Park Officers Honored After CPR and AED Response Saves Woman’s Life
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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MPD Honors Officer Tyrone Campbell and Bloodhound Bubba for Lifesaving Missing-Person Work
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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Rockville Public Safety Awards Honor Police Officers for Valor, Lifesaving and Service
Rockville said its 37th Annual Public Safety Awards honored city police members for valor, lifesaving, meritorious, distinguished and unsung-hero service.
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Fitchburg Detective Jordan Trundle Honored With DOJ Hometown Hero Award
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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White Settlement Officers Honored After Floodwater Rescue Used Jumper Cables as Lifeline
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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Lowndes County Lt. Herb Bennett Honored as Hometown Hero With K-9 Thanos
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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Union County Sheriff’s Office Places Newly Certified K-9 Kona Into Service
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 Honor Retiring K-9 Edo and Welcome New Tracking Dog Seeka
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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Horry County Police K-9 Ori Retires After 10 Years of Service
Horry County Police K-9 Ori retired after about 10 years of service, including fugitive tracks and drug seizures, according to MyHorryNews.
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Lincoln Police Honor Residents for Life-Saving Actions, School Safety and Scam Prevention
KOLN reports Lincoln Police and city leaders honored residents for life-saving aid, school safety, scam prevention and exceptional service to Lincoln.
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MADD Hawaiʻi Honors Officers and Deputies at Statewide Law Enforcement Ceremony
Maui Now reports that MADD Hawaiʻi honored officers, deputy sheriffs, a prosecutor and community leaders at its 2026 statewide Law Enforcement Recognition ceremony.
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Port Angeles Police K-9s Freddy and Solo Receive Protective Vests After Community Donation
MyClallamCounty/KONP reports that Port Angeles Police K-9s Freddy and Solo received protective vests after a donor-led community effort organized by Paul Collins.
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Fort Bragg Military Police Soldier Helped Save Civilian During Heart Attack
The U.S. Army says Pfc. Katie Ramon, a 16th Military Police Brigade military police Soldier, performed CPR after a civilian arrived at Fort Bragg experiencing a heart attack.
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Garfield County Deputy Alex Silverman Honored for Lifesaving Tourniquet Response
Garfield County says Deputy Alex Silverman applied three tourniquets after arriving first at a crash scene, helping save a badly injured woman before EMS arrived.
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East Baton Rouge Deputy Honored After Stopping Attempted Bank Robbery Before Joining Sheriff’s Office
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Searles was honored after stopping an attempted bank robbery before he joined the agency.
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New Hampshire Deputy Matthew Fleming and K-9 Niko Honored as Hometown Heroes
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Hampshire named Hillsborough County Deputy Matthew J. Fleming, an ICAC Task Force officer partnered with K-9 Niko, as New Hampshire’s Hometown Hero.
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Palm Beach North Valor Awards Honor Riviera Beach Officers and First Responders
Florida Weekly reported that Palm Beach North Valor and Community Service Awards honored Riviera Beach Police Officers Joshua Wilson and Elizabeth Elliott and other first responders.
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Old Westbury Officers Honored by Jets After Cardiac-Arrest Save
Old Westbury Officers John Kassebaum, Michael Avelin and Detective Michael Brown were honored by the New York Jets after reviving Phillip Amico after cardiac arrest.
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Jackson County Deputy Honored After Tourniquet Response Helped Save Woman’s Life
Jackson County Deputy Brenda Fossett received a Life Saving Award after officials said she used a tourniquet to help save a woman with severe bleeding.
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Delaware NCCPD Officers Honored as Hometown Heroes After Patrol Stop Cited in Campus Police Threat Case
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Delaware recognized NCCPD Officers Christopher Hewlett, Nathan Jupiter and Jay Scerbo as Hometown Heroes after a patrol stop cited in a University of Delaware police threat case.
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Roselle Officer Paul Davis Receives Medal of Valor After Off-Duty Parkway Rescue
TAPinto Roselle reported that Officer Paul Davis Jr. received a Medal of Valor after helping free a family from an overturned vehicle while off duty.
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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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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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Jacksonville Officer Elyse Hand Named DOJ Hometown Hero After Line-of-Duty Shooting
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas named Jacksonville Police Officer Elyse Hand its 2026 Hometown Hero Award recipient.
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Cumberland Township Officer Commended After Crisis Response Saved Woman
Cumberland Township Police Officer Lane Hartley received a commendation after Chief Matt Trostel said Hartley disarmed a woman in crisis and prevented further injury.
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DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle Named 2026 Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi selected DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle as its 2026 Hometown Hero, citing service and youth mentorship.
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Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill Receives Hometown Hero Award
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill received the U.S. Attorney's Office Hometown Hero Award recognizing his law-enforcement career, leadership, wellness work and policing innovations.
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Raleigh Officers Recognized After Water Rescue Saved Two Juveniles
Raleigh Police Officers Daniel Mills and Branden Vanderhoof were recognized after the City of Raleigh said they saved two juveniles during an August water rescue; the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin highlighted their actions.
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Atlantic City Sergeant Christian Ivanov Receives Hero’s Welcome After Hospital Release
Atlantic City said Police Sgt. Christian Ivanov received a clap-out and honor guard escort after leaving AtlantiCare following line-of-duty injuries.
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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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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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Clinton Township Officers Honored by MADD New Jersey for Impaired-Driving Enforcement
Clinton Township Police congratulated Sgt. Umair Latif and Patrol Officers Chris Ramos, Nick Praino, Connor Schaefer and Francesca Escudero after MADD New Jersey recognized them for impaired-driving enforcement work.
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Vermont State Police Detective Jesse Dambrackas Receives DOJ Hometown Hero Award
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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Wooster Police Honor Officers for Lifesaving Rescue, Bravery and Service
The City of Wooster says Patrolman Thomas Sereika received a Life Saving Award and Patrolman Connor Orr received the Award of Honor and 2025 Officer of the Year recognition.
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Springfield Officer Honored After CPR Effort Helped Save Woman’s Life
WWLP reported that Springfield Police Officer Tiffany Bermudez received a Life Saving Award after officers performed CPR for nearly 40 minutes on a woman with no pulse.
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Summit Officer Honored After Off-Duty Narcan Rescue Helped Save Woman
TAPinto Summit reported that Summit Police Officer Ashley Correa received a Lifesaving Award after administering Narcan to an unresponsive woman while off duty in Clifton.
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Chesterfield Officer Ashley Saffa Honored After Lifesaving Medical Response
West Newsmagazine reported that Chesterfield Police Officer Ashley Saffa received a Lifesaving Award after using naloxone and chest compressions during an October medical emergency.
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Palos Heights Detective Honored With Fifth Life-Saving Award After Medical Crisis Response
The Regional News reported that Palos Heights Detective Jake Wiegand received a Life Saving Award after applying emergency care during an April medical crisis at Trinity Christian College.
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