Vinton Police Officer Earns National Hero Award - American Press

Vinton police officer earns national hero award - American Press

Special to the American Press Chief Scott Spell of the Vinton Police Department has announced that Sgt. Dempsey Lavergne has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie Hero Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, in recognition of his extraordinary bravery and selflessness in the face of danger. The Carnegie Hero Medal is awarded to individuals who risk their lives to save others, and Sgt. Lavergne’s actions exemplify the cou…

Police officer risked life to stop knifeman one month after 'heroic' canal rescue

A Wiltshire police officer who has risked her life twice to save members of the public has been nominated for a national bravery award.

Off-duty officer wins poignant award

A Newark police officer who tackled a knife-wielding shoplifter while off duty has been presented with a bravery award.

Off-duty officer who tackled shoplifter armed with large knife wins poignant award

An off-duty officer who tackled a knife-wielding shoplifter in Arnold town centre says he feels proud after receiving an award in memory of a police officer who died in the line of duty.  Sergeant Rishi Thobhani was walking along High Street, Arnold, when he spotted shop staff chasing after prolific thief Michael Delaney. Delaney, who […] The post Off-duty officer who tackled shoplifter armed with large knife wins poignant award appeared first o…

Off-duty police officer tackles knife-wielding shoplifter

An off-duty police officer who tackled a knife-wielding shoplifter in a busy town centre says he feels proud after receiving an award in memory of a police officer who died in the line of duty. Sergeant Rishi Thobhani was walking along High Street, Arnold, when he spotted shop staff chasing after prolific thief Michael Delaney. […]