I.U.P.A. Local Defiance Police Officers Assn., #166 Members Patrolman Jacob K. Vorce and Patrolman Tristan L. Sanders were awarded the Lifesaving Award from the Defiance Police Department for saving the life of a mentally ill man in distress.
On this, in letters to each officer, President Cabral stated, “You we able to deescalate a situation with an armed man in a mental crisis and save a life. I applaud your dedication, your service, and your commitment to the safety and security of the community of Defiance, Ohio. On behalf of the whole of the I.U.P.A., you have our thanks for your exemplary service. You are a true hero and a reminder of why officers put on their uniforms each and every day.”
The Defiance Police Department shared the below photo on social media, “On May 25, 2023, Patrolman Sanders and Patrolman Vorce responded to a residence on South Clinton Street in the City of Defiance for a disturbance call for an 18-year-old male who was suffering from a mental health crisis. During the incident, the male had used a kitchen knife to stab himself multiple times in the thigh. The stab wounds were significant, causing a large amount of blood loss. The male had to be handcuffed due to his uncooperative and dangerous behavior. A rescue squad was called. Patrolman Sanders and Patrolman Vorce took immediate action by providing lifesaving medical care for the male by utilizing a CAT-Tourniquet. The tourniquet was successfully applied preventing further blood loss.”
Letter from Pres. Cabral to Patrolman Sanders
I write to you today as President of the International Union of Police Associations to congratulate you for being conferred the Lifesaving Award as well as your quick thinking and skill in applying a CAT-Tourniquet. You we able to deescalate a situation with an armed man in a mental crisis and save a life …
The I.U.P.A. and LEORF Hero Spotlight shines a light on LEOs whose heroism, quick thinking, and dedication are examples to those in our profession and remind us all why we put on the uniform every day. Previous Hero Spotlights have included:
- Hero Spotlight: WACOPS Officers Protecting And Serving On The Ground And In The Sky
- Hero Spotlight: Deputy Eric Blake
- Hero Spotlight: School Resource Officer Roy
- Hero Spotlight: Detective Monique Gilstrap
- Hero Spotlight: Officer Evan Barone
- Hero Spotlight: Clermont Police Officers
- Hero Spotlight: Dispatcher Trish Geiman
- Hero Spotlight: Officer Nick Jones
- Hero Spotlight: Officer VanArsdale And K9 Anthony
- Hero Spotlight: Melinda Kendall
- Hero Spotlight: Daniel Thompson
