Every single officer in the Metro Nashville Police Department was purchased a special life jacket and throw bag to help keep them safe near water and help them assist others who need to be rescued.

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A piece of equipment found in every Columbus police cruiser may be the reason one officer is at home recovering from the injuries he suffered during a water rescue. ‘Throw bags’, as ...

Photo provided by Columbus Fire Department Columbus firefighters and parks personnel practice water rescue techniques using throw bags at the Flatrock River in Mill Race Park on Tuesday. COLUMBUS, Ind ...