HEROES: Two Texas Cops Stop Woman From Jumping From Bridge
Across Texas, law enforcement officers continue to display remarkable acts of bravery in the face of danger. From small towns to big cities, the state's police officers have gone above and beyond to protect and serve their communities. One notable example of heroism occurred in Nacogdoches where two officers are being hailed as heroes in their community.
Westfield Detective Elizabeth Savnik Honored as ‘Hometown Hero’
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Detective Elizabeth Savnik was one of 22 “Hometown Heroes” honored by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. at his inaugural Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes event at the Bernardsville Library last week to recognize and honor outstanding law enforcement officers in the community. The Hometown Heroes were nominated by their chiefs and supervisors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSavnik is a 13-year member of the Westfield Police Department, currently assigned to the Juvenile & Community Policing Bureau. She serves as the department’s designated juvenile officer, as well as one of its “resiliency” officers. ...
Fresno Police Department recognizes those who went above and beyond
Fresno Police Department law enforcement personnel came together Friday to recognize those who went above and beyond in the line of duty."Thank you for sacrificing personal safety," says Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. "Thank you for sacrificing time with your family. Thank you for your service for this noble profession."Officers earned several distinctions, including awards for recovered firearms, lives saved and exceptional investigative work.Some officers independently took 10 to even 50 illegal guns off the streets just last year.Interim Chief Mindy Casto credited the work of these officers to a direct reduction in crime, including a 70% drop in shootings over...