CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Two Clarksville Police Department officers have been recognized for their efforts during emergency situations.
Chief Al Ansley and presented Donald Gipson and Darren Koski with the prestigious Medal of Valor and Katy Hagstrom gave the officers a Red Cross Extraordinary Personal Action Certificate.
The Medal of Valor is awarded for performance of an exceptional act in a commendable manner in the line of duty, while demonstrating great personal bravery in an extremely dangerous situation while being aware of great personal danger. The Red Cross Extraordinary Personal Action Certificate is given for saving a human life.
The officers saved a man from a burning home on Stafford Street. You can read more about the incident here.
“The officers’ actions during the incident are a credit to themselves, the Clarksville Police Department, and the City of Clarksville,” CPD spokesman Jim Knoll said.
Courtesy: CPD