Owosso, Michigan November 1 2019 A public safety officer at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Mich., received an award for saving a man’s life. Officer Geno Mangino was conducting exterior patrol operations on July 10 when he observed a vehicle making its way to the main entrance of the hospital. Mangino approached the car to tell […]
Los Angeles CA October 30 2019 At least ten lives were saved this year by hospital security officers who were recognized by the Los Angeles and Orange County, Calif., chapter of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) last week. In all, 25 officers were honored at a luncheon that was held Oct. […]
TOWN OF BABYLON, N.Y. October 26 2019 A fire may have destroyed his home, but a Long Island man with disabilities is counting his blessings. Three men risked their own lives to save his, CBS2’s Ali Bauman reported. “I saw the smoke across the street, so then I ran across the street,” security guard Larry Knapp said. […]
Portland OR October 21 2019 Video released Friday shows the emotional moment a student entered the high school with a gun, only to be disarmed by a security guard/ football coach. The incident occurred at Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon back in May. Investigators say student, Angel Granados-Diaz, then 18-years-old, entered the building with a […]
BRIDGEPORT CT October 20 2019 — The city’s school resource officers and school security officers involved in this summer’s camp programs from Bridgeport students were recognized for their commitment during a brief ceremony earlier this week. The ceremony took place Tuesday night at 999 Broad St. Tuesday night after the monthly Police Commission meeting. The recognition […]
GILROY, Calif. October 19 2019 – Standout members of the security industry were honored at an award show in Rancho Mirage, including one security team for their heroic rescues at the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting in July. It was the end of their shift on the fifth day of the festival when they thought they […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. October 12 2019 – UF Health security guard Davay Kinsey got the call Tuesday night from the Trauma One dispatch office. Two Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters — Capt. Latorrence Norris and Engineer Vincent Harper — were transporting a patient, later identified as 38-year-old Tony Harris. Norris and Harper were being attacked by […]
Pensacola FL October 11 2019 A Florida mall security officer on patrol of the parking lot spotted a baby not moving inside a hot vehicle. The baby boy found alone at the Cordova Mall and was so overheated that he didn’t wake up when officers banged on the car’s windows, according to police. According to […]
Jacksonville, FL October 10 2019 – Two firefighters are recovering from injuries in a stabbing near UF Health Jacksonville on the northside late Tuesday. Jacksonville Fire Rescue Interim Chief Keith Powers says the events began with a call around 10pm to a medical call on Franklin Street. While transporting a patient to UF Health for evaluation of back […]
TOPEKA, Kan. October 9 2019 Topeka High School is honoring alumni and staff who are doing great things after high school on Sunday. Of those alumni, a public administrator, a Shakespearean scholar and a grandpa inspiring his granddaughter. The Topeka High School Historical Society has done more than keeping the Trojan’s memory alive. For 38 years, […]