Tag: Civilians Helping Officers: Page 2

Patrol

Bystander Comes to Aid of NJ Officer During Chokehold Attack

As the officer tried to arrest him on defiant trespass and disorderly conduct charges, a struggle ensued during which the man was able to put a chokehold on the officer, "effectively cutting off" his blood and oxygen supply, police said.

May 23, 2023

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Armed Civilians Aid Wounded Reno Officer and Partner at Shooting Scene

Sgt. Mayfield was wounded when he encountered two males in the courtyard. One of the suspects reportedly opened fire hitting Mayfield who returned fire.

January 25, 2023

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Good Samaritan Saves 2 MA Officers During Gun Grab Attack

Springfield Police say that during the gub grab attack, the suspect fired two rounds. One hit his own hand. The other hit Perez's truck.

December 29, 2022

Patrol

MO Teen Honored for Coming to Aid of Wounded Officer

"When the officer said, 'Can you help me with my tourniquet?' I was like, 'Absolutely, I can help you with your tourniquet.' It was really useful to have that knowledge from my dad," 17-year-old high schooler Ava Donegan told reporters.

November 21, 2022

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Woman Shielded Wounded NJ Officers with Her Car During Last Week’s Attack

Other officers were eventually able to carry the injured officers away. They were taken to University Hospital for treatment.

November 7, 2022

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GA Agency Honors Father and Son for Aiding Officer During Attack

Otto and Anderson Ortiz were in their home when they noticed their dog was barking at the window. That led them to realize the officer was being attacked outside.

October 25, 2022

Patrol

Ohio Officer Assaulted at Traffic Stop, 4 People Come to Her Aid

Dash camera video shows the suspect struggling with the officer as she attempts to subdue and handcuff him. The video shows passing motorists stopping in the road and coming to the officer’s aid.

September 15, 2022

Patrol

TX Church Group Rushes to Aid of Officer Hit by Stolen Vehicle

Some Living Word Harvest churchgoers were nearby, hosting a Labor Day barbecue in the park. Pastor Lawrance Garcia says he heard a gunshot, and rushed to check if Officer Larry Barnhill was okay.

September 8, 2022

Patrol

TX Deputy Saved from Burning Patrol SUV by Tow Truck Driver

Deputy K. LeMelle was parked on the side of the road monitoring traffic around 2 a.m. when her patrol vehicle was struck from the rear by a commercial work vehicle after the driver veered onto the shoulder.

July 27, 2022

Special Units

FL Deputies, Civilians Rescue 11 After Boat Capsizes

On Sunday, June 12, at approximately 5:24 p.m. a call came in about several people stranded in water just east of Beer Can Island (Longboat Key) after their boat capsized. The HCSO Aviation Unit first flew over the scene and confirmed a boat was upside down in the water, with several people swimming around it.

June 17, 2022

Patrol

Passing Motorists Aided Wounded CHP Officer During Gun Grab Attack

"The struggle continued, at which point several passing motorists stopped to assist the injured officer by providing medical aid and restraining Du until additional law enforcement personnel arrived," the CHP said.

April 29, 2022

Patrol

FL Drivers Help Trooper Under Attack

Several drivers who witnessed the assault pulled over onto the shoulder and ran to help as the trooper managed to tackle the subject to the ground.

March 21, 2022