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1923 Officers Saved
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2015-09-16 12:21:05
SAVE #1923, Officer & Department Classified
On June 6, 2015, officers recognized a wanted suspect near a levee. As they approached, the suspect fled into a wooded area and they continued to pursue him. The suspect then took an ambush position behind a tree with a pistol-gripped shotgun which was concealed under his clothing. When the officers were approximately 20 feet … Continue reading SAVE #1923, Officer & Department Classified
2015-08-03 12:32:25
SAVE #1921, Officer Eric Garza of the Houston Police Department, Houston, TX.
On April 2, 2015, Officer Eric Garza and his partner were involved in a vehicle pursuit when the driver got hung up in traffic and fled on foot. The officers then gave chase and Officer Garza’s partner fired at the suspect. The .40 S&W round struck the suspect and also hit Officer Garza at an … Continue reading SAVE #1921, Officer Eric Garza of the Houston Police Department, Houston, TX.
2015-09-09 19:13:46
SAVE #1922, Officer Scott Burke of the Beaverton Police Department, Beaverton, OR.
On July 7, 2015, officers from the Beaverton Police Department were dispatched to a mobile home park for a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, the officers observed the suspect at the front door of the residence as he was throwing objects at them. The suspect then moved inside the darkened mobile home and began to … Continue reading SAVE #1922, Officer Scott Burke of the Beaverton Police Department, Beaverton, OR.
ABOUT THE SAFARILAND GROUP SAVES CLUB
The SAVES Club® honors officers who, during the line of duty, experienced a life-threatening incident in which their Safariland Group armor or gear contributed to saving their lives. These heroes become advocates for the law enforcement community, expressing the importance of wearing body armor, providing safety tips derived from their own experience and serving as living proof of the Safariland Group creed: Together, We Save Lives.™
For more information, please email savesclub@safariland.com.