Off-duty police officer disarms and rescues distressed woman on road
Even off-duty, he is still a police officer.This was how the police described the actions of off-duty police sergeant Bryan on Oct 9.Taking to its social media channels on Monday (Nov 9), the police said that Bryan was on his way home when he came across a woman in distress in the middle of the road.The police did not say where the incident occurred.But the off-duty officer stepped in on his own initiative after sizing up the situation, before the arrival of responding officers.He safely restrained the woman, who was self-harming and attempting to jump into the path of oncoming vehicles, and disarmed her. Bryan then brought the woman to the side of the road and stayed with her till assistance arrived."His quick thinking, courage and composure in a challenging situation helped to keep her safe until she could receive the help she needed," the police said.Explaining the sergeant's actions, police shared that Bryan was a ground response force officer, and an auxiliary personal security officer with the Police Security Command. "(He) is no stranger to stepping up when it matters."