Medal of Valor Recipient

On December 10, 1995, Officer John Daws was dispatched to a home after a neighbor heard a smoke alarm and smelled smoke. Upon arrival, Officer Daws was informed that there could be two children and their mother inside. After kicking open the door, Officer Daws searched the home and found a 4-year-old boy in an upstairs bedroom. He carried the boy outside and entered the home again, locating a 2-year-old girl in another bedroom. Officer Daws distinguished himself by outstanding bravery and lifesaving efforts and was awarded the Department Medal of Valor on January 3, 1996. John Daws retired from the police department as a lieutenant in 2005.