Police Heroes
Police heroes come in many forms. On the Police Heroes topic page, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the mission to protect their communities.
Five life lessons from Viktor Frankl remind police officers that they have an immeasurable impact through their choices to serve others and preserve life
It’s not unusual for officers to have prior military experience — and that’s evident by our roundup of departments acknowledging their dedication and service
In his nearly 30-year career, Officer Chuck Cobb made his first lifesaving rescue, pulling a woman who had a seizure from a submerged car after her 12-year-old son’s desperate plea for help
K-9 Zeppelin dangled from his leash before Deputy Lauren Donaldson pulled him back over the barrier
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Sgt. Jay Balgemino saw the boy collapse only half a mile away from the finish and helped him achieve his goal
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene while the baby and a passenger who said he was the child’s father were taken to the hospital
P7 Saves launches with the story of Officer Jordan Robison who survived multiple gunshot wounds during a vehicle takedown of an attempted murder suspect
The “Dogs that Serve” exhibit, which will be open through May 5, showcases the work of Margaret Foxmoore, who has been photographing the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit for six years
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“In law enforcement, we have a lot of things...we have to respond to,’’ Lt. Mike House said. “And we do what we have to do. This was really no different. Somebody needed something to live, and I was very lucky to be able to help”
The suspect stole a pickup truck with a sleeping 2-year-old inside; officers found and consoled the child, offering him a dinosaur story book
Lt. Dan Marcou urges today’s police force to adapt and overcome in what could be the dawn of a new Golden Era of American Policing
Bob Paul transitioned from a sailor to gold miner, then to a respected lawman; learn how his determined efforts bring peace and justice to a chaotic frontier
While climbing the slippery bridge, Lt. Hak Kim was able to persuade the woman to tell him her name and to sit down; she eventually climbed back down onto the roadway
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office correctional sergeant held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped her cuff the suspect
“We’re not paramedics, we’re not firefighters, we’re not EMS, but oftentimes we find ourselves [at the scene] first and we have the opportunity to save a life,” Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated
Police nationwide have raised $7M toward childhood cancer research by hosting more than 800 St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving events
Officers Jason Wright and Dalton Schroeder used a combination of back blows and pumps on a LifeVac device to clear 4-year-old William’s airway
Officer Jonah Hernandez was attacked by a knife-wielding suspect and stabbed to death; a bystander then shot and killed the suspect
“We wouldn’t have our baby Lola if it had not been for Sgt. Musgrove and his quick action,” said Lola’s grandmother, Lisa Foley
Christopher Gadd, 27, who received the Top Academic Award during his time in the trooper academy, is survived by his wife and daughter
Officer Melina Lim, along with three doctors who had been running the race, administered CPR to an EMT who collapsed during the race; the next year, they all walked it together
Before swearing in Ethan, 5, Tarrytown Police Department officers purchased a tiny uniform and took it to a local tailor to have patches added to the sleeves
Law enforcement agencies nationwide highlight the courage, dedication and achievements of Black officers, reinforcing a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Winthrop Police Department Officer Robert Jaworski is credited with saving the life of baby Savannah after he delivered back blows to clear her airways
“When you hear the screams, it’s something in you. You can’t just disregard that and wait for fire, so we went up,” Officer Vincenzo Rallo said
Trooper First Class Chase Redner had been with the Georgia State Patrol since graduating from the academy in 2017
“We need more armor. Do we have a fire truck? We need a firetruck or something parked out in front of this house, we’re all pinned down,” an officer radios
The motorcyclist was killed by the impact, a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy administered CPR on the unconscious 6-month-old baby until medics arrived
Burnsville officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, were fatally shot; Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, was fatally shot as he provided aid to an injured officer
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