Grand Rapids Michigan June 15, 2023 A school security officer for Grand Rapids Public Schools shared the struggles Burton Middle School faced after two guns were found on campus in the past year. “The only struggle we really had was students were fearful with the incident we had,” Milagros Hernandez said. Hernandez, also known as “Millie […]
Philadelphia PA May 25 2023A school security guard and substitute nurse are credited with saving the life of a five-year-old boy who was choking at a Long Island school. With a choking 5-year-old running out of time and all the tried-and-true emergency response methods failing, the quick actions and creativity of a security guard and substitute […]
Spokane Washington May 22nd, 2023 A security officer is being called a hero after rescuing a man from an RV fire in the I-90 homeless camp on Friday night. According to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD), an observant security officer noticed the heavy smoke coming from the RV and opened the door to rescue the man […]
Harford County, Maryland May 18,2023 Joseph Butler III was known for his kindness, his courtesy, his humor and his professionalism. And for greeting his friends with the recognizable: “Money!” “He is Aberdeen Proving Ground,” said APG Garrison Commander Col. Johnny Casiano. Butler, a longtime security guard at Aberdeen Proving Ground, died April 12 after battling […]
High Point NC May 17th, 2023 Another year, another graduation. Sometimes saying goodbye to the faculty and friends is not easy for some students. But as students at the High Point University Class of 2023 prepared to graduate, they also wanted one special employee of the school to know that they would not forget her […]
Las Vegas NV May 17, 2023 A canine handler for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who works at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas has been named 2022 National Canine Handler of the Year. Koa Purugganan was recognized last week during the agency’s annual honorary awards celebration, which was held at Reagan National Airport […]
LINDENHURST, NY May 15 2023– A school security officer and former fire chief was recently recognized by the Town of Babylon for his heroic actions involving a stabbing at Lindenhurst Middle School. Michael DeGregorio was awarded the Heroism Award, the Town’s highest honor, at a recent Town Board meeting on Wednesday. On March 27, Michael […]
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio May 11 2023 The quick action of a school resource officer saved the life of an Auburn Career Center staff member who was choking and unable to breathe, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno said Mary Feathers was working at the school, cleaning door knobs and railings in a program […]
Security officer saves victim from violent carjacking in San Rafael San Rafael CA May 10, 2023 Monday afternoon, a man was stepping out of his car in San Rafael when he was approached and violently beaten by someone demanding the keys to his car, according to the San Rafael Police Department. That’s when a nearby […]
NEW WINDSOR, NY May 3 2023 A quick-thinking security monitor in New Windsor helped save a student who was choking while eating lunch. Tyreek Johnson noticed second-grader Zandaya McNair was in trouble while she was eating lunch in the cafeteria. Johnson saw McNair give the universal sign for choking and jumped into action. “I patted her […]