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Shelbyville Police Department officer Devin Moore received two awards Tuesday morning at the city’s Board of Works and Public Safety meeting at City Hall.
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Moore received the Shelbyville Police Department’s Lifesaving Award and was bestowed the department’s Medal of Valor for his actions on Feb. 20 when he rescued two people from a burning vehicle following an automobile accident on Interstate 74.
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On Feb. 20, Moore was headed to an elementary school where he works as a School Resource Officer when he witnessed an auto accident. He stopped and rescued two people from a vehicle who “without a doubt would not have survived without his actions” stated Shelbyville Police Chief Bill Dwenger.
Moore (photo) pulled both victims from the vehicle. The passenger later died from injuries suffered in the accident.
For more on the accident and Moore's actions, go to https://shelbycountypost.com/local-news/739812/shelbyville-police-department-commends-officer-for-heroic-actions
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“In recognition of officer Moore’s actions, I am recommending awarding him a Lifesaving Award and a Medal of Valor,” said Dwenger.
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The Medal of Valor honor is the highest award given by the Shelbyville Police Department.
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“I want to say on behalf of the city, I think people understand our officers are well-trained and they do things in a manner that they should and it is part of your training to do something like this. Some may say why are you making a big deal if it’s his job?” said Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson, who is a member of the Board of Works. “I don’t think people understand, and I don’t understand because I’ve never been in that situation, when you are in the pressure situations that our officers get in and have to deal with, you never know how you are going to react. It’s the reactions that make the difference and your training kicks in and you do the right thing. You showed extreme valor and put your life at risk to do that and we appreciate all you do for the city.”
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