Challenge Coin: Recognizing Good Samaritans

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The City of Saco Police Department has begun a program to recognize Good Samaritans among the city's residents. When a member of the police force witnesses a resident helping another, he or she can present the resident with a "challenge coin," a coin featuring the police department's badge on one side and the law enforcement oath on the other.

"This is a way to recognize the good deeds that citizens do for each other that go above and beyond the normal courtesies that society expects," said Police Chief Bradley Paul.

Below are the stories of Challenge Coin recipients:

Good Description Results in Burglary Arrest


Concerned Citizen Reports Animal Abuse


Hit and Run Nets Summons for Fleeing Operator


Car Burglar Apprehended by Citizen


Animal Cruelty Case Successfully Prosecuted


Dog rescued at Funtown, USA


Man Pulled From River


Man helps other diner at restaurant


12-year-old stays calm during possible break-in


Passersby assist accident victims, times 3!


Quick thinking averts tragedy


Passerby Benefits Fellow Citizen
This citizen helped save the cost of a wrecker with a jack, a plan and the will to help.

This ATM Was a Little Too Automated!


No Horsing Around


Lucky Owner Gets Wallet Returned


Quick-thinking accident witness


Accident assistance


Neighbors helping neighbors


Carrie Lamothe


John Burke


Tanya Garza


Assisting in capture of a bank robber


Looking out for others


Calm actions under pressure


Springtime danger on the ice


Keeping an eye out for his neighbor


Help during a hard winter