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Apopka Police Officer recognized for Pulse response

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The Orange County Medical Director’s Office has recognized 9 police officers including Apopka Police Officer Charles White for their quick response to help save lives during Orlando’s Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12.

pulse (L to R) Fire Chief Carnesale, Officer White, Police Chief McKinley

Officer White and 8 officers from the Orlando Police Department received the Orange County EMS Life Saving awards for assisting emergency medical responders to transport patients to the nearby hospital using their patrol vehicles.

Officers White and Josean Velez Cantres, with his canine, Honor, were among representatives from multiple law enforcement agencies sent to assist Orlando for the Pulse shooting.

The City of Apopka released this statement, "The City of Apopka is very proud of our police officers’ actions the night of the extraordinarily tragic event as well as White’s recognition today for helping to transport patients – both going above and beyond the typical call of duty."

Attending today’s event with Officer White was Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley and Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale.

On June 12, 2016, Pulse gained international attention as the scene of the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in U.S. history, and the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since the events of September 11, 2001. 49 people were killed and 53 were injured.

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Apopka Police Department, Pulse Shooting

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