Tag: Awards and Honors: Page 2

FL Department Restores 1972 Patrol Car, Surprises Sheriff

“I think the most surprising thing to me when I sat down in it was how skinny the steering wheel was. I had totally forgotten how large the steering wheel was, it was large, and it was very thin. So, it was kind of a flashback in time,” Judd says. “And I thought dad’gum, I don't even remember that the steering wheel was this flimsy.”

August 30, 2022

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is shown with the department’s fully restored 1972 Ford Galaxie. The department was given the car, in civilian form, in 2014 and restoration was completed in time to recognize the sheriff’s being with the department 50 years in July.

Officers Who Arrested Parade Mass Shooter Presented Flags from U.S. Capitol

During a ceremony to honor first responders for their actions following the Fourth of July mass shooting, officers in North Chicago, IL, were presented flags that have flown over the U.S. Capitol.

August 4, 2022

Video Shows SC Officer Rescuing Woman from Wrecked, Burning Car

Field Training Officer Doug Richards came across the accident scene around 1:30 a.m. on I-26 after a truck and the car collided. He saw smoke and flames coming from the wrecked car’s engine compartment and responded with the fire extinguisher from his patrol unit.

July 20, 2022

The Mount Pleasant Police Department released a video, taken from both the officer’s body-worn camera and the patrol unit’s dashcam, that shows when FTO Doug Richards rescued a woman as he was driving home after a duty shift.

NYPD Officers Awarded for Saving Blind Man from Subway Tracks

Detective Henry Greco and Officer Jason Macaluso pulled the 61-year-old man to safety after he fell onto the tracks from the platform.

May 27, 2022

Detective Greco and Officer Macaluso were reunited with they blind man they rescued after he fell onto the tracks inside Brooklyn's Grant Avenue train station. The officers pulled him to safety just as a train was entering the station.

9 Officers Awarded Medal of Valor by President Biden

The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm. The awards are for acts of bravery during incidents in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles.

May 18, 2022

Sheriff Mark Lamb to Host 2022 National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame has announced that Sheriff Mark Lamb of the Pinal Co., Arizona Sheriff’s Office will serve as emcee for the 2022 Induction Ceremony on March 24 in the Toledo suburb of Maumee, OH.

February 8, 2022

NC Trooper Shot in Face at Traffic Stop Receives Congressional Bravery Award

Trooper Daniel Harrell was shot in the face and neck. A suspect rammed his patrol car. Still, he continued pursuit until backup could arrive and make an arrest.

November 30, 2021

North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Harrell received the Congressional Badge of Bravery from Sen. Thom Tillis. (Photo: WRAL Screen Shot)

Senate Votes to Award Medals to Agencies that Responded to Capitol Riot

Under the bill, which passed by voice vote with no objections, there will be four medals – to be displayed at the Capitol Police headquarters, the Metropolitan Police Department, the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian Institution.

August 3, 2021

Washington Teens Come to the Rescue of Deputy in Jeopardy

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht and Auburn Police Chief Daniel O'Neil awarded five teenagers the Medal of Heroism—the highest honor a civilian can receive from the Sheriff's Office—for their act of valor when a deputy with the King County Sheriff's Office got into a violent confrontation with a suspected drunk driver.

August 7, 2020

Maryland Officer Recognized As National SRO of the Year

Officer Danielle Moore with the Baltimore County Department has been recognized with the 2020 National Association of School Resource Officers' Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer of the Year Award.

July 24, 2020

Officer Danielle Moore with the Baltimore County Department has been recognized with the 2020 National Association of School Resource Officers' Floyd Ledbetter National School Resource Officer of the Year Award.

Mossberg MC1sc Pistol Wins 2020 NRA Golden Bullseye Award

Mossberg has announced that its MC1sc (subcompact) 9mm pistol was recognized with the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Award for the 2020 Shooting Illustrated Handgun of the Year.

April 6, 2020

5.11 Recognizes 11-Year-Old Running 4 Heroes Founder as Everyday Hero

5.11, Inc., known for its purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, is honoring Zechariah Cartledge, 11-year-old founder of nonprofit organization Running 4 Heroes, as the latest addition to the brand's Everyday Hero program.

March 4, 2020

5.11 has named Zechariah Cartledge, 11-year-old founder of nonprofit organization Running 4 Heroes, as its newest Everyday Hero for his support of law enforcement.

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