Officer Jimmy Rodgers - Brief Article

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin,The, March, 2001

During routine patrol, Officer Jimmy Rodgers of the Tallassee, Alabama, Police Department, approached a man who was trying to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. As Officer Rodgers neared, the man jumped and both of his legs cleared the bridge. Officer Rodgers managed to grab the victim by the leg and pull the man over the railing back onto the bridge surface.

Determined to succeed in his demise, the man continued his attempt to climb back onto the rail. Officer Rodgers held the man until assistance arrived, and the man could be removed safely from the bridge. The courage and selfless actions of this officer prevented a suicide.