Tag: Officer Heroism: Page 7

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FL Officer Killed Saving Others from Wrong-way Driver

Chief Brian Dugan said Officer Jesse Madsen, 45, served 16 years with the Tampa PD and received seven life-saving awards during his time with the department.

March 9, 2021

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GA Officers Rescue 2 People from Burning Car

Fayetteville police said the car left the roadway and crashed into a tree, bursting into flames. An off-duty officer called 911.

February 25, 2021

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CO Deputies Rescue Residents from Mobile Home Fire

Deputies Elijah Roman and Aaron Derycke were patrolling separately early Sunday morning when they heard the call about the fire just before 5 a.m. at the mobile home park.

February 22, 2021

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MA Officers Save Multiple People from Burning Home

Outside of the building, Officers Leang Chhor and Joshua Delisle saw a woman holding a baby in a second-floor window. They told her to drop the baby to them, which she did, and were able to catch the baby safely.

February 12, 2021

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NJ Chief "Claws" Across Ice to Rescue Mother and Toddler from Frozen River

"I lay down on my stomach and just started digging into the ice with my fingers to claw my way out. It felt like eternity with her screaming,” Chief Mike Foligno said.

February 5, 2021

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Texas Officers Rescue 2 People from Burning SUV

Body camera footage captured the moments officers worked to get the passengers out of the burning car, local firefighters still en route. In the video, the officers can be heard deliberating the different ways to rescue the passengers and getting the fire somewhat under control.

January 28, 2021

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OH Trooper, Cleveland Officers Rescue Man in Wheelchair from Burning Home

Seconds later, highway patrol dash camera video shows Trooper Hiram Morales run to the side door asking, “Anyone in the house? Anyone in the house?”

January 26, 2021

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Heroic Capitol Police Officer Escorts Vice President Harris at Inauguration Ceremony

Eugene Goodman, the U.S. Capitol Police officer who faced down a mob of rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol building this month, escorted Vice President Harris at the inauguration.

January 20, 2021

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Montana Trooper Rescues Woman from Partially Submerged Car in River

Trooper Connor Wager responded Thursday to a report of a rollover crash and found a car on its roof in the freezing river water with the front end submerged and the driver trapped inside.

January 18, 2021

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Lawmakers Want to Award Capitol Officer Congressional Medal for Diverting Mob

Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) and Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) introduced the measure, saying Goodman deserves Congress’ highest civilian honor after he was captured in photos and videos leading rioters away from the entrance to the Senate chamber.

January 15, 2021

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3 NY Officers Injured Saving Man from Burning Motel

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies called to the scene briefly spoke with someone through the door of room 112, but the person stopped responding. With the help of the property manager, they got the door open and found the room was filled with smoke.

January 14, 2021

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Nashville's Titans to Honor Police Heroes from Christmas Bombing Before Sunday's Playoff Game

"While we can never thank these officers enough for their heroic acts, it is an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to honor them at the game on Sunday," said Titans president and CEO Burke Nihill.

January 8, 2021