Fort Walton Beach Police Detective Collin Savoie will receive the Medal of Valor and Life Saving Award for de-escalating an October 14 incident involving an armed veteran in mental health crisis. Savoie positioned himself feet from the man with a rifle, built rapport through their shared military service, and secured a peaceful surrender with no injuries.
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