Awards
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
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Lexipol employees have a personal love and passion for the public safety industry
The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Lexipol’s comprehensive suite of solutions address key challenges for public safety and local government agencies
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
The recruits performed lifesaving procedures, alerted academy staff, called 911, notified the recruit’s family and helped to provide a police escort to the hospital
Deputy Christopher Hatcher survived the crash with minor injuries and was awarded a Medal of Valor for his actions
“It’s a testament to the great work our law enforcement partners have done in thwarting what was obviously, to me and to us, a direct threat to the students of University Prep,” Chief Larry Scirotto said
“You have to take what you have within your training and your plans and improvise — kind of call an audible and put it to work,” said Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia
A mural was painted in the officers’ honor by American painter Steve Penley
Officer Ohavyah Soto saw the suspect in a restaurant while she was out with friends; she pursued him, allowing other officers to make the arrest
The nomination stated that Sgt. Eric Kocheran “did everything possible to avoid taking a life” and “in the end, by taking a life, he possibly saved countless others”
The two detectives said they had to work around the clock following the incident and even had to miss officer Aréanah Preston’s funeral
Alicia Wadas, an advertising executive and a grandmother, has a second, not-quite-secret life: she’s with the FBI
Officer Alec Iurato was given the Courage in Service award after shooting the gunman who shot him and killed two other officers in an ambush
Kimura is a tough dog and now it’s official: he is the toughest dog
Deputy Robert Rensch had originally trained the inmate on how to use the Heimlich maneuver to assist someone when choking
Trooper Matthew Soeder immediately put a tourniquet on a victim’s leg, which his parents said saved their son’s life
Trooper Toni Schuck struck the drunk driver’s vehicle, which was traveling over 100 mph, in an effort to save nearby road race runners
“Her actions underscore the unpredictability and potential danger every officer might encounter each day on the job,” Chief Ron Lawrence said
Will Smith slapped Rock on live TV after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, stunning viewers
The annual award recognizes a trainer who goes above and beyond to enhance the competence and confidence of the officers they train
Deputy Chief Travis Martinez won awarded last week for his role in capturing the fugitive as well as other crime-solving initiatives
Officer John Sweeney was presented with the District Attorney’s Team Excellence and Merit Award last week for outstanding service in public safety
The RISE Awards aim to highlight the untold stories of heroes in public safety and community organizations
Officer Miguel “Mick” Rael was described as committed and passionate about the health of everyone at his school