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Police Academy in Queens

Coverage of Police Academy in Queens in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 18:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 24 · 18:00 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 24 · 18:00 UTCAMNY
    A hero in the making: NYPD recruit has emotional reunion with cop who saved him from fiery crash

    Christian Leon, a 24-year-old NYPD recruit, graduated as an officer and reunited with Detective James Fares, who saved him from a fiery car crash in 2021. Fares rescued Leon from his burning vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway, inspiring Leon to pursue a police career. Their emotional reunion at the Police Academy in Queens included Fares pinning Leon's badge, marking a full-circle moment.

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