Irondale Officer Honored After Traffic Stop Leads to Safe Recovery of 4-Year-Old
Irondale honored Corporal Pedro Urresta after a July 4 traffic stop led to the safe recovery of a 4-year-old and a kidnapping-related arrest.
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61 stories Irondale Officer Honored After Traffic Stop Leads to Safe Recovery of 4-Year-Old
Irondale honored Corporal Pedro Urresta after a July 4 traffic stop led to the safe recovery of a 4-year-old and a kidnapping-related arrest.
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Wilmington Officers, Citizens Help Injured Woman From Pond After Golf Cart Crash
Wilmington officers Alsop, Schroer and Hollan joined two citizens and first responders to help an injured woman after a golf cart entered a pond.
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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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San Diego Deputy, Firefighter-Paramedics Evacuate Couple as Thorn Fire Closes In
San Diego Sheriff’s Deputy John Ferris and firefighter-paramedics Fredric Miltimore and Lee Woods helped a Boulevard couple evacuate as the Thorn Fire closed in.
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Oakland Police Air Support Guides Patrol Officers to Stranded Hiker on Steep Hillside
Oakland Police air support located a woman stranded on a steep hillside near Leona Heights Park and guided five patrol officers to her for a coordinated rescue.
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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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Leesburg Sergeant Alerts Woman as Lightning Fire Spreads
Leesburg Police Sgt. Alex Nell spotted smoke while off duty, warned a homeowner her house was on fire and helped her and two dogs get out safely.
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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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Lopatcong Firefighter Trent LaFord Named NJ-07 First Responder Hometown Hero
TAPinto Phillipsburg reports that Lopatcong firefighter Trent LaFord was named an NJ-07 First Responder Hometown Hero through Congressman Tom Kean Jr.'s initiative.
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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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Kansas Deputies Form Human Chain to Rescue Deputy From Floodwaters
KAKE reports that Sumner County deputies formed a human chain to rescue a deputy after his patrol SUV hydroplaned into floodwater during a deadly road-closure incident near Wellington, Kansas.
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New Hampshire Search Teams Find Missing 7-Year-Old in Roxbury Woods
New Hampshire Fish and Game says conservation officers and partner agencies searched for a missing 7-year-old in Roxbury before a K-9 team found him behind his home.
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Fairfax County First Responders Form Human Chain to Rescue Driver From Sinking Car
Fairfax County police and firefighters formed a human chain to rescue a driver from a sinking car in a Chantilly pond, according to WJLA reporting citing police.
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Loganville Officer Pulls Trapped Man Through Window During House Fire
WSB-TV and FOX 5 reported Loganville Officer Crystal Citron pulled a trapped man through a window during a Bay Creek Road house fire before firefighters arrived.
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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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Ross Township Officers Rescue Trapped Fawn at North Hills High School
TribLive reported Ross Township police Sgt. Peter Chuberko and Officer Nathan Roy rescued a fawn trapped between a fence and North Hills Senior High School.
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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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Phoenix Officer Helps Rescue Four Pugs and a Turtle From Mobile-Home Fire
Phoenix police bodycam video published by AZFamily shows first responders rescuing four pugs and a turtle from a mobile-home fire near 19th Avenue and Camelback Road.
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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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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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Renton Officer Reunites With Man He Helped Save After CPR and AED Response
KIRO 7 reported that Renton Police Officer Greg Bills reunited with Ken Conley after taking over CPR and using a patrol-car AED during an April medical emergency.
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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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California Wildlife Officers Rescue Baby Deer in Sonoma County ‘Fawn-Napping’ Case
California wildlife officers rescued a baby deer after investigators said it had been taken from the wild in Sonoma County and kept in a dog crate for more than three weeks.
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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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La Marque Sergeant and Firefighters Honored After Fiery-Crash Rescue
La Marque, Texas honored Sgt. Conan King and four firefighters/medics after officials said their actions saved a trapped crash victim from a burning vehicle.
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Newton Officers and Firefighters Honored After CPR/AED Response Saves Resident
Newton, Iowa says police officers Ryan Zylstra and Braydon Chance began CPR and used an AED before firefighters continued advanced life support during a cardiac emergency.
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University Police Officer Takes Over CPR After Contractor’s Cardiac Arrest
University of Nevada, Reno says CASAT staff, University Police, Reno Fire and REMSA were recognized after CPR and AED use helped save a contractor.
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Weatherford Officer Cody Adkins Honored for Lake Rescue Response
Weatherford Police Officer Cody Adkins and Weatherford residents were recognized after helping rescue three people at Lake Weatherford, according to the Weatherford Democrat.
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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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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Honors Five After Two CPR Saves
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office personnel were honored after deputies, detention staff and a dispatcher helped save two lives in separate CPR emergencies.
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Norfolk Officer and Bystanders Pull Woman From 7-Foot Sinkhole
WTKR reported Norfolk Officer AJ Stevenson and bystanders pulled a woman from her car after a water-main break opened a 7-foot sinkhole on City Hall Avenue.
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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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RTD Transit Police K-9 Teams Honored for Explosives-Detection Work
RTD Transit Police officers Corey Averill with K-9 Milo and Jesse Robinson with K-9 Reign were honored by the National Police Canine Association after explosives/firearm-detection assists in the Denver metro area.
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MTA Police Officers Honored After Talking Person Down From Bridge Ramp
WABC reported that MTA Police Officers Edward Macaluso and Joseph Brienza were honored after helping talk a person down from a Throgs Neck Bridge entrance ramp.
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Tooele County Deputy Honored After Icy Lake Rescue Saved Man and Dog
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah recognized Tooele County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Taubman after officials said he helped rescue a man and his dog from icy Stansbury Lake.
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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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Wildwood Officer Rescues Three Teens From Ocean in Bodycam-Captured Beach Emergency
NBC10 Philadelphia reports Wildwood bodycam footage shows a police officer entered the ocean at an unguarded beach and rescued three teens during a deadly June 1 incident.
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Cameron County Sgt. Alfonso Salinas Honored After Expressway Ledge Rescue
Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Alfonso Salinas received a Life Saving Commendation after pulling a woman to safety during an expressway crisis.
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Mono County Deputies Honored For Lifesaving Actions During Pack Fire
Mono County Sheriff Ingrid Braun recognized Investigator Alex Flores and Deputy Jason Pelichowski for lifesaving actions during the Pack Fire evacuation response.
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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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Omaha Officers Rescue 4-Year-Old From Burning Home After Child Follows Their Voices Through Smoke
Omaha police said Officers David Eckstrom and Ian Baxter helped save a 4-year-old boy from a house fire after the child followed their voices through smoke.
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Fulton County Deputy, Hickman Officer Help Rescue Bald Eagle Near Harbor
WPSD Local 6 reported that Fulton County Deputy Jay Black and City of Hickman Officer Matt Hayes helped rescue a bald eagle entangled in fishing line near Hickman Harbor.
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Arkansas Troopers Rescue Four Children After Pursuit Ends With Overturned Vehicle
Police1 reported, citing Arkansas State Police body-camera footage, that troopers rescued four children after a fleeing vehicle overturned near live electrical wires in Camden.
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Off-Duty Broward Firefighter, Miami-Dade Lieutenant Help Save Child Pulled From Hotel Pool
TAPinto reported that off-duty Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue firefighter-paramedic Broderick Espinoza and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Jesus Fuentes helped revive a 5-year-old pulled from a hotel pool.
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Oakland Airport Police Use CPR and AED to Save Driver After Terminal Crash
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office says airport police used CPR and an AED after finding driver Antonio Gilmore unresponsive and not breathing near the Oakland terminal.
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Madison Police Honor Officers for Lifesaving Actions and Community Service
Madison Police recognized Sergeant Bartlomiej Glab, Patrolman T.J. Meder, Sergeant Julian Morales and Patrolman Andrew Marra with 2026 Life Saving Awards, according to TAPinto.
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Buckeye Police Rescue 2-Month-Old From Locked Hot Car
A Buckeye police officer rescued a 2-month-old baby from a locked hot car after the child’s mother could not open the door, according to a Buckeye Police Department video published by azcentral.
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Virginia State Trooper Rescues 4-Week-Old Kitten From I-395
Virginia State Police said a trooper rescued a 4-week-old kitten spotted late Friday on I-395 near the King Street exit in Alexandria.
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Aurora Police and Firefighters Rescue Driver From Hail-Hidden Floodwater
Aurora police said officers and firefighters rescued a woman whose car became stuck after floodwater hidden under hail trapped her near East Sixth Avenue and Sable Boulevard.
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