HJR165 Summary

• Nominates Officer Daniel Aguirre of the Birmingham Police Department for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty.

• On April 24, 2014, Officer Aguirre and partner Officer Richard Hulska conducted a field interview with two suspects matching descriptions of robbery suspects; one suspect drew a handgun and struggled with Officer Hulska.

• Officer Aguirre used his Taser to subdue the first suspect, then engaged the second suspect who brandished a handgun and pointed it at Officer Hulska; Officer Aguirre fired his duty weapon to disarm the suspect before he could fire.

• The resolution recognizes Officer Aguirre's quick thinking, diligence, and determination in preventing serious harm to his partner and himself through his meritorious actions and unwavering commitment to serve and protect.

• Directs that Officer Aguirre receive a copy of the resolution as evidence of the legislature's admiration and esteem.