Concord police in a Facebook post Monday lauded the quick actions taken by Officer Aaron Khamosh, who a driver flagged down on Salvio Street Friday night frantically asking for help.
Officers Michael Kirschhoffer and Greg Carosella, an EMT, were just pulling up. The mother directed them into the lobby.
State officials said Master Officer David Ritzheimer and Stanly County deputy Darnell Almond helped rescue a kayaker who had been underwater for several minutes after his vessel overturned.
Officer Blake Puckett realized 18-year-old Laurel Putnam strapped in her seatbelt and unconscious.
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.
Riverhead, NY, Police Sgt. Jill Kubetz saved the life of a choking infant Monday morning.
Lt. Kevin Van Kley heard the call over the scanner and rushed to the scene. He pulled the young child to safety after finding her pinned in the rubble.
Seventeen-year-old Rebecca Kniffin was pinned between two SUVs, one of them on fire.
Officer Michael Prather of the the Helena (AL) Police Department is being praised for conducting life-saving CPR on individuals in medical distress for three consecutive years.
Officer Patrick Niles—who is also a certified EMT—provided life-saving care as other first responders arrived at the scene.