The Bulletin Notes.Law enforcement officers are challenged daily in the performance of their duties; they face each challenge freely and unselfishly while answering the call to duty. In certain instances, their actions warrant special attention from their respective departments. The Bulletin also wants to recognize those situations that transcend the normal rigors of the law enforcement profession. While on patrol, Troopers Troopers in the United States civilian police forces usually refer to members of state highway patrols, state patrols, or state police agenciess. Kevin Brophy and Sean Boag of the New Jersey State Police noticed a fire at a local hotel. After going inside the facility to talk with employees, they realized that hotel personnel were unaware of the situation. Immediately, the troopers requested dispatch of local fire and police personnel and began evacuating the hotel occupants, making their way through smoke-filled corridors to help approximately 275 guests to safety. The troopers did not leave until everyone at risk was removed. Although they later required medical attention, the selfless self·less adj. Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" Natalie de Combray. actions of Troopers Brophy and Boag resulted in many saved lives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While patrolling during a holiday season, Officers Peter Kiesheuer and Luigi Modica Modica (mô`dēkä), city (1991 pop. 50,529), SE Sicily, Italy. It is the center of an agricultural region where livestock is raised. Known in ancient times as Motyca, it was a feudal county in the 12th cent. of the Suffolk County, New York Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,419,369. It was named for the county of Suffolk in England, from which its earliest settlers came. , Police Department saw a residence on fire. They forced entry through the front door and found an elderly woman lying on the floor. The officers picked her up and carried her outside to safety. The victim advised the officers that her sister remained inside the dwelling. The two officers reentered the home and found the other woman on the stairs. The removed her as well. The bravery Bravery See also Heroism. Achilles foremost Greek hero of Trojan War; brave and formidable warrior. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 12] Adrastus courageous Indian prince; Rinaldo’s enemy. [Ital. Lit. and quick actions of Officers Kiesheuer and Modica saved the lives of these two inidividuals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nominations for the Bulletin Notes should be based on either the rescue of one or more citizens or arrest(s) made at unusual risk to an officer's safety. Submissions should include a short write-up (maximum of 250 words), a separate photograph of each nominee, and a letter from the department's ranking officer endorsing the nomination. Submissions should be sent to the Editor, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin is published monthly by the FBI Law Enforcement Communication Unit[1], with articles of interest to state and local law enforcement personnel. , FBI Academy The FBI Academy, located in Quantico, Virginia, is the training grounds for new Special Agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was first opened for use in 1972 on 385 acres (1.6 km²) of woodland. , Madison Building, Room 201, Quantico, VA 22135. |
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