By Police1 Staff
From small gestures of kindness to incredible acts of heroism, police officers help their communities every day. The Up-Beat aims to bring greater attention to these positive stories at a time when we could all use some good news.
Check out our latest roundup of inspiring stories from around the country. Got an uplifting story to share? Email editor@policeone.com.
1. Video: LEO, CO face off in ‘dance battle’ for breast cancer awareness
https://twitter.com/IamDeputyB/status/1318871362707050497
In this tongue-in-cheek video, Deputy B faced off against Corrections Officer Llerena in a dance battle for the ages. Plus, it was all for a good cause. FULL STORY
2. Ga. K-9s become viral TikTok stars
When they’re not serving their community, K-9s Mattis and Raider are busy entertaining – and helping – their millions of fans. FULL STORY
3. SRO training for Olympics gets special send-off from school
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=722187968646301
When teachers and students learned their school resource officer would be leaving to train for the 2021 Summer Olympics, they knew they couldn’t let her go without a special good-bye. FULL STORY
4. Video: NJ cop stops man from jumping off building
“I love you,” Officer Eric Knuttel told the complete stranger he rescued on top of a 13-story parking garage. FULL STORY
5. Video: Ill. cop saves choking infant
“Something like this is going to be on the top of the list for a while. I’m never going to forget it,” Officer Travis Hoguet said. FULL STORY
Police1 is always looking for more stories about cops doing good in their communities. If you have positive news you’d like us to highlight, please share it with us at editor@policeone.com.