Long Branch Officer Geter Benitez Injured While Saving Woman From Knife Attack
Long Branch Patrolman Geter Benitez was injured after tackling an alleged knife attacker to protect a woman during a July 18 domestic-violence response.
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26 stories Long Branch Officer Geter Benitez Injured While Saving Woman From Knife Attack
Long Branch Patrolman Geter Benitez was injured after tackling an alleged knife attacker to protect a woman during a July 18 domestic-violence response.
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Coast Guard Rescues 2 After Fishing Vessel Capsizes Off Oahu
A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point MH-65 crew rescued two men after a 12-foot fishing vessel capsized offshore Oahu, according to DVIDS.
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Top 5 Good Police Stories This Week: Hot-Car Save, Marine Rescue and Fire Response
This week’s ThinBlueNews Top 5 Good Police Stories roundup features source-backed rescues and recognition from Bexar County, St. Lucie County, Leesburg, Blue Mound and Clearwater.
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Ontario County 911 Dispatcher Nathan Martin Honored as 2026 Hometown Hero
Finger Lakes Daily News reported that Ontario County Senior Communications Officer Nathan Martin was honored as a 2026 Hometown Hero for 17 years of public-safety service.
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Missoula Officer Dylan Harris Honored as DOJ Hometown Hero
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana recognized Missoula Police Officer Dylan Harris as a Freedom 250 Hometown Hero.
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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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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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Duncan Police Honor Officers and Telecommunicator for Bravery, Lifesaving Work
Duncan Police Department recognized Sergeant N. McGouran, Officers W. Bratcher and D. Ramsey, Master Officer K. Hicks, Public Safety Telecommunicator B. Monterrossa and Captain J. Shoemake during a 2026 awards ceremony.
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Top 5 Good Police Stories This Week: Hot-Car Rescue, Bodycam Saves and Lifesaving Awards
This week’s ThinBlueNews Top 5 Good Police Stories roundup features source-backed rescues and recognition from Clark County, Hillsborough County, Toledo, Spokane and San Jose.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Trio Honored After CPR Save at Lunch Stop
Chief Deputy Steve Diesch, Sheriff’s Assistant Joe Raaymakers and Sgt. Brian Grell received Clinton County Sheriff’s Life-Saving Awards after a CPR response.
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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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Fourteen Rescued From Flooded Alabama Caves After Multi-Agency Response
Fourteen people were rescued or assisted to safety from flooded Alabama caves after Jackson County responders, Hollywood police, cave rescue teams and swift-water teams coordinated during a flash flood emergency.
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Elkton Officer Honored After AED Response Helped Save Man at Soccer Park
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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Providence Lt. Patrick Potter Honored as Hometown Hero for Brown University Response
The U.S. Attorney’s Office recognized Providence Police Lt. Patrick Potter as a Hometown Hero for leadership during the Brown University shooting response.
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Carrier Mills Officer Honored After CPR Response Helped Save Resident
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.
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Palm Beach County Dispatcher Honored After 40-Minute Crisis Call Helped Save a Life
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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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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Top 5 Good Police Stories This Week: Bodycam Rescues, River Searches and Lifesaving Awards
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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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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Jacksonville Corrections Officer Honored After Pulling Woman From Hogans Creek
The Florida Sheriffs Association named Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Officer Obbie Johnson its 2026 Corrections Officer of the Year after a Hogans Creek rescue and CPR response.
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Norcross Officer Honored After Saving 3-Year-Old’s Life
Norcross Police Officer Gabriel Veras Jr. received a 2026 TOP COPS Honorable Mention after his CPR response helped save a 3-year-old child.
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Preston Officer Honored After Saving Choking 9-Month-Old Baby
Preston Police Officer Jared Griffin received a life-saving award after officials said he used his training to help a choking infant breathe again at a Dayton school gym.
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