| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6924 | 2011-11-09 | Statewide | 2011 LSP Awards Ceremony Honors Heroes From Across the State |
HEADQUARTERS - NEWS RELEASE November 9, 2011 2011 LSP Awards Ceremony Honors Heroes From Across the State Baton Rouge – Louisiana State Police honored troopers, officers, and civilians today for their extraordinary efforts over the past year at the 2011 LSP Awards Ceremony, held at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy in Baton Rouge. Stories of bravery, dedication, and exceptional work ethic were the common themes throughout the ceremony. Awards presented today are as follows: § For conspicuous and intrepid gallantry at the risk of their own lives with regard to their actions on May 4, 2011, while responding to calls of help from TFC Kevin Biddy during a near lethal encounter o Jared Kreamer § For conspicuous and intrepid gallantry at the risk of his own life with regard to his actions on October 6, 2011 rescuing an elderly female from a burning building · Lifesaving Award - for any act which saves or sustains the life of another. § For heroic actions on September 4, 2010 at a vehicle crash in Vernon Parish where he rendered life-saving aid to a trapped driver o Pioneer Police Chief Jamie Wallis § For heroic actions on October 14, 2010 at a vehicle crash in West Carroll Parish where they saved the life of child trapped in an overturned submerged vehicle o Trooper Jimmy Rogers § For heroic actions on October 30, 2010 on I-210 bridge in Calcasieu Parish where he successfully thwarted a suicide attempt § For heroic actions on January 19, 2011 on US 61 in Sorrento when he rescued an unresponsive victim from a burning vehicle § For heroic actions and presence of mind on May 4, 2011 on LA 1 in Port Allen when he came to the assistance of a wounded TFC Kevin Biddy o Deputy Todd Bourgeois, APSO § For heroic actions on February 2, 2011 at 18312 Manchac Place in Ascension Parish when they rescued a woman trapped in a burning house § For heroic actions on June 27, 2011 at Cypress Mound Baseball Complex when he rendered life-saving aid to a gentleman o Lt Doug Cain o Sgt Sam James o Sgt Len Marie § For heroic actions on July 1, 2011 at the LSP Cafeteria when rendering life-saving aid to a cafeteria patron § For heroic actions on August 17, 2011 in East Feliciana Parish assisting an Acadian Ambulance paramedic with infant CPR while en route to Lane Memorial Hospital · Civilian Exceptional Bravery Award: for an act of bravery which results in the saving of a human life, or the attempt to do so, at the risk of one’s personal safety § For heroic actions on August 18, 2011 on Interstate 10 when she placed herself in danger to save the lives of several others o Mr. Terry Miller § For heroic actions on October 2, 2010 on LA 82 in Vermilion Parish when rendering life-saving aid to a family trapped in a submerged vehicle o Dr. Scott Petrie o Mrs. Jennifer Slaton, RN § For heroic actions on June 27, 2011 at Cypress Mound Baseball Complex when they rendered life-saving aid to a gentleman o Mr. Brad Rodgers § For heroic actions on July 1, 2011 at the LSP Cafeteria when rendering life-saving aid to a cafeteria patron § For heroic actions on October 6, 2011 when rendering life-saving aid to an elderly female rescued from a burning building § For injuries sustained during a traffic stop on LA 1 near Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish on May 4, 2011 while attempting to detain an armed suspect § For exemplary dedication to the department and demonstrating unusual skill and ability in the performance of his duties § For exemplary dedication to the department and demonstrating unusual skill and ability in the performance of his duties · DPS Officer of the Year – for consistent display of outstanding qualities that exemplify a member of the Department of Public Safety Police § For exemplary dedication to the department and demonstrating unusual skill and ability in the performance of his duties § For outstanding service and dedication to the Department of Public Safety, the Louisiana State Police, and Troop C o TFC Wayne “Steve” Thompson o Sergeant Chavez Cammon o TFC Tilden “Trey” Elliot o M/T Oscar “Hank” Haynes o M/T Murphy Meyers o M/T Ted Raley o TFC Charles Turnage o Sergeant Jason Turner o S/T Brett Travis o Trooper Corey Brunet o Sergeant Jeff Foss o Louisiana Sheriffs o Louisiana Chiefs of Police o Homeland Security Special Agent Leslie Williams o Family of Grace Gary o Bridget Gardner o Marine Corp League, Choctaw Detachment o Norris Sills Contact Information: TFC Russell G. Graham II | |||
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