Tag: Officer Heroism: Page 44

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N.Y. Cop Saves Third Life In Two Weeks

Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Officer James Garside, who is also an emergency medical technician, has saved three people in the last two weeks.

February 1, 2012

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N.J. Officer Pulls Man From Fiery Wreck

After a neighbor called to alert police, Officer Lauren Keilitz and Officer Michael Diblasi responded to a car fire on Biscayne Road at 8:44 p.m. that involved a 2005 BMW 745i.

February 1, 2012

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Texas Officer Saves Burning Man

A San Antonio Police officer likely saved the life of a burning man after the officer's quick use of a fire extinguisher.

January 8, 2012

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Vermont Officer Talks Jumper Off Bridge

Burlington (Vt.) Police Officer Laura Pezzulo convinced a suicidal man perched on the Main Street bridge Saturday night not to jump to his death.

January 7, 2012

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FBI Agent Drowns In Puerto Rico

Special Agent Daniel Knapp accidentally drowned on Thursday, while attempting to rescue a distressed swimmer at Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

December 29, 2011

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NLEOMF Launches Holiday Heroes Campaign

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund launches its Holiday Heroes campaign encouraging citizens to recognize law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifice.

December 15, 2011

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Texas Cop Saves Boy Choked by Zip Tie

A Pasadena (Texas) Police officer used a seat-belt cutter to save a boy who had slipped a zip tie around his neck and tightened it. While being pulled over for a seat-belt violation on Nov. 5, the driver asked the officer to help her 5- or 6-year-old son.

November 15, 2011

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Fla. Cop Saves Apartment Residents In Arson Fire

A Clearwater (Fla.) Police officer entered a burning apartment complex this morning, helping residents exit the building before firefighters were able to get the fire under control.

November 6, 2011

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Ohio Cop Saves Infant's Life

A Covington Police officer is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a four-month-old baby, by quickly performing CPR on the infant.

October 27, 2011

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Kansas Deputies Pull Man From Sinking Car

Two Franklin County (Kan.) Sheriff's deputies rescued a man from a car that was stuck and sinking in a pond. Deputy Bentley used a baton to smash the driver's side window and, with the help of Deputy Jones, pull the man to safety.

October 17, 2011

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Maine Officer Pulls Man From Burning Car

Officer Andrew Weatherbee used his collapsible baton to shatter the vehicle's rear window and pulled 33-year-old Shaun Parsons to safety as flames spread through the vehicle.

October 9, 2011

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Ill. Cop Nominated for Heroes Award

Veteran Aurora (Ill.) Police Officer Liz Robinson-Chan is one of three finalists for General Motors' "Our Towns, Our Heroes" contest that recognizes firefighters, paramedics and police officers for exceptional service.

October 9, 2011