In 2018, a body camera video captured a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas saving a baby who was choking on milk. The officer performed CPR on the infant until the baby started breathing again
In 2019, a police officer in San Diego, California was caught on camera rescuing a man from a burning building. The officer entered the building despite the heavy smoke and flames, and pulled the man to safety.
In 2020, a police officer in New York City was caught on camera rescuing a man who was threatening to jump from a bridge. The officer talked to the man for several minutes, calming him down and eventually pulling him to safety.
In 2020, a police officer in Michigan was caught on camera rescuing a dog that had fallen through the ice on a frozen lake. The officer entered the icy water and pulled the dog to safety.
In 2021, a police officer in Austin Texas was caught on camera rescuing a 4-year-old girl from a burning building. The officer entered the building and found the girl in a bedroom and rescued her before the fire department arrived.
In 2020, footage of a police officer in New York City went viral after he was caught on camera rescuing a child who was dangling from a building. The officer, David Wills, climbed up to the child and pulled him to safety.
In 2019, body camera footage from a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas showed the officer rescuing a woman from a burning building. The officer, William Margolis, broke down the door and carried the woman to safety.
In 2018, a police officer in Tempe, Arizona was caught on camera rescuing a man from a burning car. The officer, Aaron Little, pulled the man out of the car and dragged him to safety.
In 2017, dash cam footage from a police officer in Florida showed the officer rescuing a toddler from a hot car. The officer, J.S. Nelson, smashed the window of the car to free the child.
In 2016, a police officer in Kansas City, Missouri was caught on camera rescuing a man from a burning building. The officer, Michael Michalski, rushed into the building and pulled the man to safety.
In 2015, a police officer in Indiana was captured on video rescuing a woman from a burning car. The officer, Jason Fishburn, pulled the woman from the car and dragged her to safety.
In 2014, a police officer in North Carolina was caught on camera rescuing a child from a burning building. The officer, C.S. Hodge, carried the child out of the building and to safety.
In 2013, a police officer in Colorado was recorded saving a man from a burning car. The officer, Eric Sellers, pulled the man from the car and dragged him to safety.
In 2012, footage of a police officer in Ohio rescuing a child from a busy street went viral. The officer, Steve Dunham, chased after the child and pulled him to safety just before he was hit by a car.
In 2011, a police officer in California was caught on camera rescuing a man from a burning building. The officer, Andrew Braren, rushed into the building and pulled the man to safety.
In 2010, a police officer in New York City was captured on video rescuing a man from a subway platform just before a train arrived. The officer, John McLoughlin, pulled the man to safety.
In 2009, a police officer in Arizona was recorded saving a woman from a burning car. The officer, David Salgado, pulled the woman from the car and dragged her to safety.
In 2008, a police officer in Texas was caught on camera rescuing a child from a submerged car. The officer, David Dowling, dove into the water and pulled the child to safety.
In 2007, footage of a police officer in Illinois rescuing a kitten from a storm drain went viral. The officer, Michael Delia, climbed into the drain and rescued the kitten.
In 2006, a police officer in Washington D.C. was captured on video rescuing a man from a burning building. The officer, Carlos Lozada, rushed into the building and pulled the man to safety.
In 2019, a police officer in Florida was recorded rescuing a baby from a hot car. The officer, Lt. Rich Ross, smashed the car window and pulled the baby out.
In 2018, a police officer in California was caught on camera rescuing a man from a burning building. The officer, Tom Wong, entered the building and pulled the man to safety.
In 2017, footage of a police officer in Ohio rescuing a dog from a freezing lake went viral. The officer, Eric Joering, jumped into the lake and pulled the dog to safety.
In 2016, a police officer in Louisiana was recorded rescuing a man from a sinking car. The officer, Jason Acree, pulled the man from the car and dragged him to safety.
In 2015, a police officer in New Jersey was caught on camera rescuing a woman from a burning building. The officer, Angel Padilla, entered the building and pulled the woman to safety.
In 2014, a police officer in Texas was recorded rescuing a man from a burning car. The officer, Michael Ragsdale, pulled the man from the car and dragged him to safety.
In 2013, footage of a police officer in New York City rescuing a man from a burning building went viral. The officer, Michael Gala, entered the building and pulled the man to safety.
In 2012, a police officer in California was caught on camera rescuing a woman from a sinking car. The officer, David Lang, pulled the woman from the car and dragged her to safety.
In 2011, a police officer in Texas was recorded rescuing a baby from a hot car. The officer, David Vo, smashed the car window and pulled the baby out.
In 2009, a police officer in Ohio was caught on camera rescuing a man from a burning building. The officer, Matthew Hickey, entered the building and pulled the man to safety.