Real Hero Report |
has shown drive and dedication to protect and serve. On April
her colleagues arrived at the scene, they found a man lying in an
upstairs hallway bleeding heavily.
tourniquet from the patrol car and attended to the victim’s wound.
the victim, he would not have survived.
Irvin’s unwavering grace under pressure is something that
continuing to accept risk daily with exceptional valor and success.
Distinguished Achievement Award
The Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes an individual
whose service and performance has exceeded the demands of
the job. This year, our esteemed list of nominees warranted two
awards.
achievements throughout his 28 year career in law enforcement.
Co-workers and peers are quick to believe in his vision and to
support his efforts to provide public safety services. In November
reassigned to MCS Narcotics. He then worked his way to the
top and was appointed to the rank of Colonel holding the title of
Assistant Chief Deputy.
been shot and killed while attempting to rescue a hostage in the
preventing further loss of life.
this dangerous and daring rescue. Because of his quick reactions
and fearlessness, he was able to bring the grave situation to an
immediate end.
Detective Ed Stockinger, Cobb County Police Department
For 12 years Detective Edward Stockinger has committed himself
to serving the citizens of Cobb County during their most tragic
and frightening circumstances. His assignments range from
homicide, armed robbery, rape, aggravated assault, missing
persons, suicides and other offenses. Detective Stockinger
displays unparalleled devotion to his assignments and oftentimes
works through the day and night until the case is solved.
Throughout his career, Detective Stockinger has demonstrated
an ability to handle stress, work under pressure and make well
thought out decisions. On August 5, 2017, Stockinger responded
to a child death involving a one-year-old girl. Through careful
and quick investigating, he discovered that the young victim had
suffered from shaken baby syndrome.
After 72 hours of receiving the case, Stockinger was able to
obtain and arrest the child’s mother for murder. If it were not for
his quick thinking and grounded demeanor, the case would not
Medal of Valor
Services
Services
The Medal of Valor is the highest award recognizing an
individual for an act of bravery in a life-threatening situation.
The award is only presented when a deserving candidate is found.
Services
call at High Falls State Park. Two brothers, ages 12 and 17 had
fallen from the top of a waterfall at the park.
brother standing in the middle of the waterfall. The younger
brother was missing.
both under water.
lifted and the two reached the bridge safely. Unfortunately, the
younger brother was recovered from the falls deceased.
under pressure saved a young man’s life that day.
Services
of our public safety agencies: Cobb County Fire and Emergency
Services and Cobb County Police Department. On January 17,
2017, Cobb County Sergeant Matt Nerbonne was headed to work
when a tractor trailer made a sudden sharp left hand turn in front
of his vehicle. Sgt. Nerbonne was unable to avoid a collision
with the tractor trailer. Upon Impact, Sgt. Nerbonne was knocked
unconscious.
shift when he came across the accident scene. He approached
Sergeant Nerbonne’s burning vehicle and pulled him out of the
car to safety. Stephens preformed this act of bravery without
personal protective equipment and played an instrumental role
has a passion for saving and helping others in a time of need.
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