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California honored Long Beach Police Officer Adam Yu with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor after officials said he helped free a trapped passenger from a burning vehicle.
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ABC News reported Constable Kieren Trannore rescued Candice the Chihuahua from a burning Blackbutt North home after the 91-year-old owner escaped without serious injury.
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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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Arlington County Police officers were among public-safety honorees after a stabbing response in which both victims survived, according to ARLnow coverage of the annual Public Safety Awards.
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ThinBlueNews remembers Deputy Sheriff Richard Coyle of the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty after being wounded while serving emergency guardianship papers.
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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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Rochester, Massachusetts honored civilians, fire and EMS personnel, police officers and dispatchers after quick CPR and coordinated response helped save Hugh McGonagle following a golf course cardiac emergency.
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California honored Long Beach Police Officer Adam Yu with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor after officials said he helped free a trapped passenger from a burning vehicle.
Read story Virginia Sheriffs’ Association named Loudoun County Dispatcher Jonathan Marsceau its 2026 Dispatcher of the Year after calm CPR coaching and crisis-response work.
Read story Three Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were honored after officials said they applied tourniquet aid to an injured girl during Mardi Gras parade security.
Read story ABC News reported Constable Kieren Trannore rescued Candice the Chihuahua from a burning Blackbutt North home after the 91-year-old owner escaped without serious injury.
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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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