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Officials Break Ground on New Park in Las Vegas Dedicated to Slain Officer

Named the Alyn Beck Memorial Park, it will feature two lighted grass ball fields, basketball courts, a playground and splash pad when it opens in about a year. A second park will be built in the near future in honor of Beck's partner, Officer Igor Soldo.

December 20, 2018

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Officer Who Stopped School Shooting to be Honored at Tonight's Chicago Bears' Game

Mark Dallas, the Dixon, IL, police officer who shot and wounded a school shooting suspect at a high school in February, will serve as the team’s honorary captain for the game, and will attend the contest as a special guest of the team, the Bears confirmed Thursday.

September 17, 2018

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Las Vegas Detective Honored for Actions During Concert Shooting

On October 1, Golgart rushed to help the wounded, piling people into the back of his truck and driving them to the hospital. While doing so, he received a call from his daughter saying she had been shot. Like any father he wanted to go to her, but he decided to continue driving toward the hospital with the wounded.

March 8, 2018

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Florida Officer Honored for Capturing Parkland School Shooting Suspect

“It’s not about me. It’s about my brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fire rescue, first responders. We all had a role that day,” Coconut Creek Officer Michael Leonard told Broward County commissioners as they honored him Tuesday. “I’m honored to wear the badge.”

February 27, 2018

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Officer who Responded First to Orlando Nightclub Massacre Invited to State of the Union

Gruler, a 17-year veteran of the force, was working security at the club and was the first officer to encounter the gunman that morning.

January 30, 2018

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ASPCA Honors NYPD Officers at Appreciation Luncheon

The ASPCA celebrated 17 honorees' dedication to helping New York City's most vulnerable animals.

December 12, 2017

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Video: Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. "These Officers represent the Best of the Best and truly exemplify bravery, strength, and commitment to excellence," the company posted on Facebook.

December 5, 2017

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Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. The company's annual Saves Recognition Event was held at its Pompano Beach, FL, manufacturing headquarters Monday. More Here.

December 5, 2017

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Congress Honors Officers who Stopped Baseball Practice Shooting

Congress on Thursday honored five officers who “ran toward the threat and stopped it” when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice in June, gravely injuring House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.

November 9, 2017

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LAPD Honors Officers for Bravery and Restraint

After running across a busy San Fernando Valley street and attempting to scale a wall, the man crossed the street again. Officer Heather Monroe shot him with a Taser and he dropped the knife.

September 29, 2017

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TX Officer Honored for Stopping Active Shooter in Austin Hotel

An Austin police officer who helped stop a shooter at a downtown Austin hotel in 2015 is being honored with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Friday morning. More Here.

September 22, 2017

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Video: TX Officer Awarded Badge of Bravery for Stopping Active Shooter in Austin Hotel

An Austin police officer who helped stop a shooter at a downtown Austin hotel in 2015 is being honored with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Friday morning.

September 22, 2017