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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Hospital cops honored in Brooklyn ceremony

At their inaugural medal ceremony, thirty NYC Health + Hospitals police officers were recognized for significant contributions to enhancing hospital safety and community welfare.
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fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Widow of fallen COVID cop seeks a spot on memorial wall at NYPD headquarters

NYPD officers who died from COVID-19 are considered heroes by their families and community, deserving of memorialization.
Calls for recognition of fallen officers highlight the impact of the pandemic on law enforcement.
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fromNewsday
1 month ago

Long Island widow speaks out against mental health stigma after retired NYPD officer's suicide

Joe Modlin's tragic suicide highlights the critical issue of mental health stigma among police officers.
Karen Modlin's advocacy aims to improve mental health support for law enforcement personnel.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Police heard pilot shouting for help at crash scene

Sgt Michael Hooper described hearing pilot Eric Swaffer inside the helicopter shouting 'get me out of here, help me' as the crash scene unfolded. He attempted to break the windscreen with his baton.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

First recipients of Elizabeth Emblem for those who died in line of duty revealed

After a campaign by their fathers, Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone, it was announced earlier this year that the emblem would be awarded to the next of kin of police officers, firefighters and other public servants. Bone, from Pool-in-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, said every public sector worker who dies in the line of duty should have the opportunity to be remembered and honoured.
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