Toledo Police Patrolman’s Assn., I.U.P.A. Local #10 Members were honored at the Hero Awards Banquet in Maumee, Ohio!
The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio’s special events page describes the event as, “recognizing those who have gone above and beyond normal expectations to help another person – and in some instances risking their own lives.”
Toledo Police Department posted about the occasion, “We’re proud to recognize the Toledo police officers honored at the 56th Annual HERO Awards Banquet for their courage, quick action, and lifesaving efforts.” They then shared the below list.
- Officers Alex Grau, Edwin Cox, Daniel Wood II, Bobbie Oberle, and Steven Kucinski rescued victims from an exploding vehicle.
- Officers Stone York, Thomas McCafferty, Justin Volz, and Dean Bakhsh provided lifesaving aid to a gunshot victim.
- Officers Khiran Quarles and Kolten Henry performed a rescue and CPR on a drowning child.
- Officer Jared Muehlbauer saved a woman being mauled by two vicious dogs.
The Toledo Police Department concluded with, “These officers went above and beyond in moments that demanded courage, skill, and composure. We’re proud to have them serving our city.”
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.
