31-03-2025
Tampa police officers to be honored for life-saving efforts
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department will honor several officers on Monday for their life-saving efforts in recent months.
During the Tampa Police Quarterly Awards Ceremony, officers will receive a Life-Saving Award for two separate incidents.
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According to Tampa police, the Life-Saving Award is a prestigious honor awarded to any employee who, in the line of duty, performs a heroic act that directly prevents the imminent loss of life.
The Tampa Police Department said in January, a 26-year-old man was working on his car when he got pinned underneath it. Officers responded to the scene and worked to remove the car from the victim, lifting the sedan from the man's body.
The officers then worked to revive the man, who had no pulse at the time. Fire Rescue credited the officers' swift actions with saving his life, highlighting their dedication to the community.
A separate award was given to officers who saved the life of Tampa Master Patrol Officer Eric Book. While responding to a domestic dispute, Tampa police said Officer Book collapsed from a medical emergency.
Fellow officers quickly performed life-saving measures, until medical personnel arrived. Their efforts are credited for Officer Book surviving.
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