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A Very Good Boy: ECSO K-9 Streeter Awarded Medal Of Courage For Jumping Off Bridge After Suspect
July 19, 2024
Thursday, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons presented K-9 Streeter with the Medal of Courage Award.
ECSO K-9 Streeter bravely jumped off the Highway 90 bridge over Escambia Bay on June 24, while he was in the pursuit of three suspects following a drive-by shooting. The 70-year-old victim in that shooting later died.
“This presentation is for K9 Streeter — for his unwavering commitment to duty and his never-give-up attitude, even when facing great danger,” Simmons said.
Streeter was rescued by deputies after he fell 30-40 to a marshy area below the bridge. He was treated that night at an animal hospital and evaluated by a veterinarian. He returned to his normal duty a few days later.
“He’s a bit of a hero because he did what all the men and women at the sheriff’s office do — they don’t stop until they catch the bad guy,” the sheriff said about Streeter. “If you’ve ever been over to that bridge, that’s a pretty good drop.”
The Sheriff’s Medal of Courage is presented to members of the agency for heroic achievement or service in the line of duty.
K-9 Streeter was named after ECSO Corporal Eric Streeter, who was killed in the line of duty in 1984.
Family members of Corporal Streeter were present to see K-9 Streeter receive the award, along with his handler Deputy Kevin Stimmel.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “A Very Good Boy: ECSO K-9 Streeter Awarded Medal Of Courage For Jumping Off Bridge After Suspect”
Thank you Deputy Stimmel and K-9 Streeter for keeping us safe. God bless our LEO”s.
Since dogs cannot read, the only valid comment that could be understood would be to “woof”.
Great job, Streeter! Such a good boy and so beautiful too.
Good job, handler Deputy Kevin Stimmel! I’m sure Streeter made you proud.
Good boy, Streeter. You are brave and beautiful. I wish I could hug you. Hugs to you and all the officers for their bravery.
Such a Good Boy!!!
Chip always looking “happy to be there”
“The first to welcome, the foremost to defend”- God bless Streeter, his trainer, his family and the ECSO! To say “great job” is not enough for this mighty furbaby Deputy!
Well deserved. Kudos to the entities that keep our men and women who died in the line of duty at the forefront with naming our K9 friends. What a great way of recognizing and remembering these that keep us safe day in and day out.
Man’s best friend, no doubt. Beautiful markings too!