The Bulletin notes

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin,The, Jan, 2004

Early one morning, Officer Cody Horner of the Shakopee, Minnesota, Police Department observed smoke pouring out of the windows and roof of an apartment building. Officer Horner entered a hallway of the building but, after pounding on two apartment doors and alerting occupants of the fire, was forced to retreat from the heavy smoke. After gaining air outside, Officer Horner crawled into the same hallway and alerted many more residents of the growing fire. Numerous occupants exited the building during this time. The local fire department advised that because of Officer Horner's willingness to put his life in danger, all of the residents of the apartment building eluded the fire and reached safety.

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Law enforcement officers are challenged daily in the performance of their duties; they face each challenge freely and unselfishly while answering the call to duty. In certain instances, their actions warrant special attention from their respective departments. The Bulletin also wants to recognize those situations that transcend the normal rigors of the law enforcement profession.