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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Civilians Help San Francisco Officer Under Attack

He appears to oblige, and she slings the shotgun on her shoulder and she starts to take the man into custody. When she asked if he had any weapons in his possession, the video shows that he turns around, shoves her and wrestles with her before pushing her to the ground.

June 1, 2021

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Civilians Come to Aid of CA Officer During Gun Grab Attack

“This girl puts him in a chokehold and that’s what it took to take the guy down and to help that officer. I don’t know if the officer would have gone home to his family that night if that guy would’ve been able to get his gun,” explained witness Mark Davis.

May 27, 2021

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2 Men Come to Aid of FL Deputy Under Attack

“All my respect and gratitude goes out to these two men who took action when they saw a deputy under attack. It makes me proud to know that in Volusia County, our residents still have our deputies’ backs,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said in a statement online.

May 21, 2021

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Murder Suspect Slams into Big Rig Truck at End of CA Vehicle Pursuit

Footage from a news helicopter showed that the driver of the tractor-trailer appeared to intentionally block the suspect.

April 7, 2021

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Citizen Comes to Aid of Critically Wounded CA Deputy

The deputy, assigned to the Hesperia station, was shot in an Aldi parking lot and was airlifted a nearby trauma center, according to the department. A citizen reportedly found him in the parking lot and called in the "officer down" to dispatch using the officer's radio.

March 24, 2021

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Veteran and His Puppy Help PA Police Capture Suspect in Attack on Officer

After a struggle and argument on the front porch, Swingle said he let his 4-month-old German Shepherd Keeper go after the suspect again. Swingle also retrieved his handgun and saw the suspect across the street trying to break into another house.

February 18, 2021

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Suspect Killed when Citizens, Officer Open Fire at Vegas Gun Range After Officer Stabbed

Police say the man was causing a disturbance inside The Range 702 and was asked to leave the business.

February 4, 2021