By Police1 Staff
We hear stories every day about cops rescuing civilians; from car crashes, suicide attempts, hostage situations, burning buildings, and domestic disputes, law enforcement officers are there when people find themselves in some of the most dangerous situations — but every now and again, it’s the cops who need rescuing, and we owe a big ‘thank you’ to the courageous citizens who find themselves in the right place at the right time who are willing to help.
 | Vegas man takes down suspect attacking cop Meet Mike Elgas, the man who was dining at a Jack in the Box when he saw a large man overpower a Metro officer and sprang into action to save the officer’s life. |
 | Good Samaritan saves officer from gang member The man held down the documented gang member’s hands when he saw the man attempting to grab the officer’s gun. |
 | Homeless man praised for helping SF officer under attack The man intervened when he saw an officer being attacked by the woman she was trying to arrest. |
 | Video: Homeless former gang leader saves cop The homeless former Crip gang leader ran to the scene to pull the suspect off of the officer without time to think. |
 | Video: Minn. man rescues cop from fiery crash Reserve officer Paul Dial was trapped in his squad after it was hit by an SUV and burst into flames when 26-year-old Ryan Smith came to the rescue. |