I.U.P.A. Local Yonkers Police Benevolent Assn, #16 Members stopped a distraught man from jumping onto Interstate 87 by talking to him to calm him and then by catching him in mid-air as he attempted to jump, unquestionably saving his life. The video of their heroic rescue can be watched here. The Mayor of Yonkers recognized them by presenting them each with proclamations. You can watch that here.
- Police Officer Douglas Clayton
- Police Officer Jamal McCown
- Police Officer Michael Heath
- Police Officer Sandro Vazquez
- Police Officer Turhan Brandon
- Probationary Officer Matthew Melendez
President Cabral and Secretary-Treasurer Crivello sent them each a certificate from the I.U.P.A. and in the letter accompanying those certificates, President Cabral stated, “On behalf of the whole of the I.U.P.A., you have our thanks and commendation for your exemplary service. You are a true hero and a reminder of why officers put on their uniforms each and every day.”
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: DEEP Conservation Enforcement Officer Jordan Jacquo
- School Resource Officer David Singer
- Hero Spotlight: Police Officer Dylan Coffman
- Hero Spotlight: Patrolman Jacob K. Vorce and Patrolman Tristan L. Sanders
- 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
