Tag: Civilians Helping Officers: Page 2

Patrol

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

Patrol

NC Agency Thanks Bystander Who Pulled Officer from Burning Car

“A brave citizen who came upon the collision scene, was able to eventually force the driver side door of the Dodge Charger open, and pull Officer Toney to safety."

February 2, 2022

Patrol

SC Civilians Honored for Helping Officer During Vicious Off-Duty Attack

"We had citizens who not only said something but did something, they prevented him from further injury and possibly the loss of his life," said Chief Alonzo Thompson of the Spartanburg Police Department.

December 21, 2021

Patrol

Convicted Felon Helps TX Officer Make Arrest

Gonzales said he was on his way to the gym, where he trains as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, when he saw the officer chasing a man. He says when that man tripped and fell to the ground, the officer fell on top of him and the fight for control was on.

September 8, 2021

Patrol

Vietnam Veteran Came to Aid of Stabbed PA Officer

The former Marine and Vietnam veteran’s training kicked in when he saw the wounded officer. He knew not to attempt removing the knife.

August 25, 2021

Patrol

Witnesses Say Samaritan Killed in Arvada Attack Shot Cop Killer

“Actually, there were two customers that ran out and John Hurley was just faster and made it.  As some eyewitnesses say, he took down the shooter,” said store manager Stephen Cohen.

June 24, 2021