Watsonville police corporal nominated for national award
A Watsonville police corporal has been nominated for a national award, the department said on Thursday.
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Corporal Isaak Rodriguez is one of 20 nominees for the 2023 RISE Awards. The awards honor law enforcement officers who saved a life or showed exemplary performance in a high-stress situation.
On Dec. 15, 2022, Rodriguez and a group of good Samaritans helped rescue a bicyclist who was hit by a stolen car and then became trapped underneath. Rodriguez and the good Samaritans lifted the car to free the 65-year-old man.
| Video | Body camera video shows the rescue unfold. WARNING: Some viewers may find the video disturbing.
Public voting, which goes through Feb. 6, will determine the top 10 finalists. You can vote for Rodriguez here.