Life Saving Incident
June 13, 1988
California
San Diego County
San Diego
On June 13, 1988 Officer Snyder responded to a report of an attempt suicide on the Washington Street bridge overpass at Highway 163. He arrived and contacted a distraught male. The male was standing on the outside rail of the bridge. Snyder directed other arriving officers to set up a diversion plan. Officer Snyder spoke with the hysterical male for half an hour but was unable to convince him to move to a place of safety. The man was about to jump and Officer Snyder with the help of two other officers grabbed the man and pulled him back over the railing . Officer Snyder's quick action in the face of personal danger saved the life of a fellow human being. Officer Snyder was commended for his courage, leadership and commitment to duty.
The history of law enforcement in the United States is a long and wonderful history of bravery. This website is dedicated to documenting the heroic deeds of law enforcement officers throughout the United States who have either given or risked their lives to save others. There are many stories of bravery and heroism for many who are considered first responders. However, it is those in law enforcement who are most likely to be the first to arrive upon a location requiring life saving acts engaging dangerous hostage takers, running into burning buildings/vehicles, providing first aid to seriously injured victims, saving near drowning victims and much more are what the women and men of law enforcement do routinely and at many times, great peril to their own safety.
It is our mission to document the history of lives saved by those dedicated women and men in law enforcement. To share with others the dramatic deeds of those individuals who are the first, first responders. It is so important for our citizens to understand that law "enforcement" is not always about enforcing the law but rather being there when our citizens need us.
It is to this end we are dedicated to promoting documentation regarding the history of law enforcement and the lives they have saved.
