Officer Justin Bates honored with Lifesaving Award
Borough Council recognized Officer Justin Bates for intervening off duty to save a child in severe emotional distress on Aug. 4.
At a Borough Council meeting, the East Lansdowne Police Department presented Officer Justin Bates with its Lifesaving Award for actions taken during the early morning of Aug. 4. After completing a 12‑hour tour and while driving home off duty without body armor or radio, Bates noticed a child in severe emotional distress and intervened, actions that directly prevented the loss of a young life. His parents, Mark and Renee, attended the ceremony to share in the recognition.