Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the
first-ever recipients of the Division of Criminal Justice Services'
inaugural Lifesaving Award. Technical Lt. Peter R. McLain and Technical
Sgt. Brian D. Rumrill of the New York State Police Aviation Unit were
honored for their role in the rescue of a pair of young hikers who fell
from the snow-covered summit of Algonquin Mountain in December 2016. The
helicopter pilot and co-pilot braved strong winds and dangerous
winter-weather conditions to rescue the hikers who were stranded for two
days in sub-zero temperatures.
"The actions of
Technical Lt. McLain and Technical Sgt. Rumrill exemplify the courage
and bravery of New York's first responders," Governor Cuomo said.
"I am proud to honor these individuals for their selfless rescue
efforts and thank them on behalf of all New Yorkers for their service."
The
Lifesaving Award was created last year by the Governor's Police Officer
of the Year Award selection committee in response to the many
nominations it receives involving police officers who performed heroic
acts during life-threatening emergencies. Technical Lt. McLain and
Technical Sgt. Rumrill were among 13 officers nominated by their
agencies for the Police Officer of the Year award, which was presented
to Syracuse Police Officer Kelsey Francemone last fall. The two
Troopers and other nominees received a Certificate of Exceptional Valor
from Governor Cuomo during the Police Officer of the Year selection
process. The committee aims to present the Lifesaving Award to Police
Officer of the Year nominees whose courageous and unselfish acts
resulted in the saving of a human life.
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Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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