Tag: Officer Heroism

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New Jersey Officer Rescues Man from Burning Vehicle

Around 2:11 a.m., a Hyundai Elantra struck the back of a Freightliner truck towing a tanker trailer. After the impact, the vehicles fused and were engulfed in flames, traveling another 685 feet.

March 6, 2025

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Ohio Officer Praised for Pulling Man from Burning Truck

November 20, 2024

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Video: Seattle Officers Rescue Man from Train Tracks as Train Flashes Past

The incident began when officers responded to a 9:16 p.m. call about a man “experiencing a mental health crisis,” who was sitting on a ledge high above the tracks.

October 17, 2024

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South Carolina Officers Rescue Man from Burning Car

Staff Sgt. Brian Kaase of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Azahel Young of the Bluffton Police Department were honored last week for their life-saving actions.

October 2, 2024

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Minnesota Officers Rescue Teen Trapped in SUV Accelerating Out of Control

Sam Dutcher’s car sped through busy intersections and small towns in western Minnesota and he was sure he was going to die.

October 1, 2024

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Michigan Deputy Jumps in River to Save Teen from Drowning

The deputy jumped in the water and swam to the 17-year-old. Both of them struggled in the water and bystanders reported that they both briefly went underwater several times.

August 5, 2024

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North Dakota Officer Honored by NRA for Courage Under Fire

Officer Zachary Robinson engaged the suspect, drew fire away from his wounded comrades, and fatally shot him.

May 7, 2024

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Minneapolis Officers Awarded Medals for Rescuing Child from Icy Pond

Sgt. Jeremy Depies and Officer Ashley Bergersen were both working on Sunday, Nov. 26 when a call came in that a young child had fallen through the ice.

May 1, 2024

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Arkansas Officer Pulls Child from Frozen Pond

“He quickly located the child, crawled onto the ice, and pulled the child to safety with the help of Lt. Shon Morris and members of the Jonesboro Fire Department,” officials said.

January 23, 2024

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Michigan Deputies Rescue Family from Burning Home

"I sincerely commend the valiant efforts of these deputies in this life-threatening situation," said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. "They acted swiftly and selflessly, preventing an even greater tragedy from occurring."

January 12, 2024

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Nebraska Officers Honored for Saving Baby from Wrecked Car in Freezing Water

A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near North Platte was reported about 9:45 p.m. on Thanksgiving. When Trooper Alex Coffman arrived, he found two vehicles on their sides and partially submerged in the waters of Fremont Slough.

January 2, 2024

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California Officer Pulls Man from Burning Car

Officer Donald Truong was the closest and arrived as the first officer on scene. “I heard this guy burning. I could hear his screams…my priority was to save this man."

December 21, 2023