Tag: Returning To Duty

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Phoenix Officer Shot in March Ambush Returns to Duty

Bullis was shot once in the hip by 29-year-old Joseph Lopez while responding to reports of a car crash. Lopez allegedly fired several shots at Bullis in her patrol vehicle.

July 19, 2023

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Tulsa Officer Returns to Duty 5 Months After He was Wounded in Shooting that Killed Sergeant

In a tweet, the Tulsa Police Department said Officer Aurash Zarkeshan is working on light duty. He recently came back home to Tulsa after he completed four months at a rehabilitation facility in Colorado

November 3, 2020

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Texas Officer Struck by Car in 2019 Returns to Work on Her Birthday

Officer Claudia Cormier, who lost her leg after being hit by a suspected drunk driver last year, celebrated a special birthday by returning to the office for her first day of work Monday.

August 18, 2020

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Deputy, Once Paralyzed by Rare Disease, Returns to Duty

Deputy Kristan Beltran of the Gregg County (TX) Sheriff's Office became very ill with a form of flu, which led to a rare complication that causes partial paralysis. She was hospitalized and told she might not have use of her legs for up to two years.

August 3, 2020

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Georgia Officer Shot in Head in 2018 Returns to Duty

Officer Matt Cooper Covington (GA) Police Department—who was shot in the head in a 2018 shooting—has returned to work.

May 19, 2020

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Maryland Officer Shot a Year Ago Returns to Duty

Officer First Class T. Hays—a fifth-generation police officer and a 15-year veteran—has returned to duty after being shot one year ago.

May 6, 2020

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Texas Officer Injured in 2019 Traffic Collision Returns to Full Duty

An officer with the Lufkin (TX) Police Department has returned to full duty after recovering from injuries sustained when an SUV struck him in May 2019.

February 10, 2020

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North Carolina Officer Returns to Duty 1 Year After Being Shot

Officer Charles Ainsworth—who was shot multiple times as he was responding to a stolen vehicle call in January of last year—has returned to duty.

January 10, 2020

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Video: Injured Miami Officer Learning to Walk Again

A City of Miami, FL, police officer who lost both legs and nearly lost his life in a motorcycle crash in February is making great progress on his road to recovery. He hopes to return to duty on the prosthetic legs he's learning to walk with.

May 31, 2019

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NC Deputy Returns to Duty 10 Months After Being Shot in Face, Vest

“It has taken a lot of determination and commitment over the last 10 months” to recuperate, Cook said. “I am happy to say I am back to work, full duty and able to continue serving the citizens of Harnett County.” Except from some permanent nerve damage, Cook said he is fully recovered.

February 27, 2019

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Illinois Officer Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Returns to Duty

The department welcomed Officer P.J. Ginn back on duty with a surprise party at a local gymnasium.

September 28, 2018

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Massachusetts Officer Struck by Car in February Returns to Duty

Officer Luis Santos with the Auburn (MA) Police Department has returned to duty, according to a post on the Auburn Police Association Facebook page.

September 11, 2018