Peace Warriors

When seconds counted

Seeded on Wed May 11, 2011 8:28 AM EDT (The Buffalo News)

Seeded by Spikegary (Clipped by rottlady)

The Saturday afternoon run David Harris took last month was nothing but routine - until his heart stopped beating and he collapsed near Orchard Park Country Club.

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An act of kindness

Seeded on Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:12 AM EDT (komonews.com)

Seeded by rottlady

An Act of Kindness, by a police officer is always nice to read about.

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City of Poughkeepsie officer killed in gunman's rampage; suspect murders his wife

Seeded on Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:22 PM EST (Poughkeepsie Journal)

Seeded by caroaber

This afternoon a man shot and killed his wife during a heated argument, and then tried to escape with their 3 year old child. Responding officers rescued the child, but lost a 44 year old veteran member of their force in the ensuing melee.

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Detroit Police Release Video of Station House Rampage

Seeded on Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:01 AM EST (The Detroit Free Press)

Seeded by caroaber

In the aftermath of last Sunday's shooting rampage, lawmakers will now consider whether to install metal detectors at the entrance to Detroit police stations.

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Miami-Dade Officers Rescue Blind Couple From Fire - News - LawOfficer.com

Seeded on Wed Sep 1, 2010 8:53 PM EDT (lawofficer.com)

Seeded by prf_isleR (Clipped by prf_isleR)

Two Miami-Dade Officers rescued a blind, elderly, wheelchair bound couple from their burning home. Kudos to Officers Elizabeth Solder and Alexandra Jordan. (I obtained Officer Jordan's name from WSVN's website, wsvn.com)

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220 years old and still going

Wed Aug 4, 2010 8:07 AM EDT

By Chief CRD (Clipped by rottlady)

Today, August 4th, is the Coast Guard's birthday. Happy Birthday to my fellow coasties - Semper Paratus! Immediately after the American Revolutionary War the brand-new United States was struggling to stay financially afloat.

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State parole board rejects release of 'Onion Field' killer

Seeded on Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:52 AM EST (The L.A. Times)

Seeded by caroaber

The infamous case is still a sore subject. It has a special place in the annals of California crime. Thank goodness this murderer will remain behind bars.

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