Brookside, Ala., (WIAT) — The city of Brookside honored
several police officers and a witness Monday night who law
enforcement credits with saving a woman’s life. Police say Jay
Bostic is a hero. Bostic was honored with a Life Saving Award.
Brookside Police Department officers said they found the woman
inside of a cage in the back of a van. Police bodycam footage shows
her dramatic rescue and the suspect’s arrest in December.
“It was Jay Bostic who alerted emergency responders to the
incident,” says Brookside Chief Mike Jones.
“I’m not a hero,” says Bostic. “We’re here not to be
considered heroes, but we’re here to thank the police officers.
They did a magnificent job. They held composure when I was
irrate.” Bostic continued to say that people need to care for one
another.
The womans rescue and the suspect’s arrest were caught on the
officers’ body cameras. In addition, the Brookside officers
received the Silver Star for Bravery.
If not for his call, police officials believe the outcome
could’ve been very different.