Life Saving Incident
May 9, 2011
California
Los Angeles
Unincorporated
On May 9, 2011, Deputy Tim Hazlewood was stopped near an entrance to the 105 freeway when he observed a female assaulting another female with a 2-foot metal pipe. He immediately requested assistance and ran to help the victim. Deputy Hazlewood drew his weapon, identified himself as a Deputy Sheriff, and ordered the suspect several times to drop the pipe. The suspect ignored him.
Due to the suspect's behavior, coupled with the fact that several Cal Trans workers were in the background, Deputy Hazlewood holstered his weapon, grabbed the back of the suspect's sweatshirt, and took her to the ground. The suspect maintained control of the pipe as she lay face down on the ground with her arms underneath her. As they struggled for control of the pipe, a passing motorist stopped to assist and together they were able to disarm and handcuff the suspect without further incident.
During this highly volatile situation, Deputy Hazlewood demonstrated courage, wisdom and a reverence for life when he elected to use a lesser form of force due to the presence of others at the scene. His judgment and execution of sound tactical principles resulted in a quick resolution to a situation that could have led to a tragic ending.
For his lifesaving actions, Deputy Hazlewood was presented the Lifesaving Award.
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.
