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Sheriff’s Corner: Denton County deputies honored with lifesaving award
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Their actions were recognized by the sheriff's office. A medical emergency required swift action from several deputies.
A medical emergency required swift action from several deputies. They were alerted to a person who had collapsed and was unresponsive. The deputies provided uninterrupted care, including CPR and use of a device to restore a heartbeat.
Their actions were recognized by the sheriff's office. Several deputies received an award for their role in saving a life.
Details of the incident and the award are available from the sheriff's office, which recognized the deputies for their extraordinary actions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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