By Police1 Staff
Have you been keeping up with the news on Police1? Take a look at some of the most memorable quotes from this week’s top police stories. We’re highlighting one cop’s fight for survival, a dramatic save at school and more.
These are our top quotes:
"In my 34 years in the LAPD, I have never seen this type of criminal behavior."
— Capt. Jonathan Tippet
FULL STORY: L.A. street gangs behind brazen 'follow-home' holdups
"I was in my own head, like trying to stay alive to get back home to my family."
— Officer Kyle Mellard
FULL STORY: Kan. LEO recalls fight for life after being shot in face with rifle
"I wasn’t going to go quietly into the night, I wasn’t going to accept a resignation and just walk away.
— Chief Vanessa Wilson
FULL STORY: Fired Aurora police chief defends tenure, calls out unions
"I knew this day was coming. But when they sit you there and say your heart is done and you need a transplant, it’s hard to wrap your head around it."
— Det. Kevin Lopez (Ret.)
FULL STORY: After 19 heart attacks, retired Texas police officer needs transplant
"It’s one of those moments where your training comes in and you’re able to not think about it. You assess the situation and act."
— Deputy Alan Josey
FULL STORY: N.C. SRO's life-saving Heimlich maneuver caught on video