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Hero Cop Saves Teens from Floodwaters
West Virginia – In a daring rescue, Ohio County Sheriff’s Corporal Richard White III saved the lives of a 13-year-old girl and an adult female from swift floodwaters along Wheeling Creek near Greenwood Cemetery on June 24, 2017.
Corporal White, a 2017 hero, put his life at risk to save others, preventing a tragedy. His bravery and quick action were recognized by the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing, which honored 25 law enforcement officers and deputies from 12 jurisdictions across the country.
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell praised Corporal White, saying, ‘I was enormously proud to be there when Corporal White received the Attorney General’s Award. He was so deserving, but incredibly humble. Corporal White is a fantastic representative of our law enforcement community.’
The Attorney General’s Award recognizes individual state, local, and tribal sworn rank-and-file police officers and deputies for exceptional efforts in policing. The awarded officers and deputies have demonstrated active engagement with the community in one of three areas: criminal investigations, field operations or innovations in community policing.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia joined Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Justice Department leadership in announcing the recipients of the Second Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing. The awards honor the incredible work that is being done across this country every day.
The Trump Administration supports law enforcement at all levels—and we always will, said Attorney General Sessions. This commitment to law enforcement is evident in the Executive Order signed by President Trump in February 2017. The Justice Department has been committed to supporting law enforcement and continues to back the ‘women and men in blue.’
The Attorney General’s Award highlights the work that officers and deputies do to prevent, intervene in, and respond to crime and public safety issues. The award recognizes the exceptional efforts of law enforcement officers and deputies who go above and beyond to serve their communities.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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