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G4S Wackenhut Honors Miami-Dade Tri-Rail Worker As 'Officer Of The Year'

Posted on: Friday, 1 May 2009, 14:56 CDT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Air Force Veteran Jason Frank is being honored as G4S Wackenhut's Security Officer of The Year 2009, credited with saving a man's life, and helping apprehend the alleged assailant, while on duty at a Miami-Dade Tri-Rail Station.

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"The Security Officer of The Year Award honors a Certified Protection Officer(TM) (CPO) who goes above and beyond the call of duty," according to Dr. Mike Goodboe, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for GWackenhut. "Officer Jason Frank performed a heroic and spectacular act while serving the public, right here in South Florida."

In June 2008, while on duty at the Hialeah Tri-Rail Station, CPO Jason Frank saw an individual running towards him, holding his chest and stomach, bleeding profusely. He had apparently been stabbed. At the same time, Frank witnessed another individual running away from the scene. Because of the combination of his military background, and Wackenhut training, CPO Frank knew exactly what to do. He immediately applied pressure to the wound, protecting the man's exposed vital organs. At the same time, the Officer aided police by giving them a clear description of the alleged attacker, and directing them to the location where he was last seen. That individual was later arrested and charged with attempted murder. The stabbing victim has made a full recovery, thanks largely to the quick actions of CPO Frank.

"There isn't anything more American than being recognized as 'outstanding and exemplary' when it comes to protecting our citizens," says Goodboe. "It's a hard job that often goes unnoticed, but not today."

Frank has also been nominated for the prestigious John M. Russi Award of Excellence for his heroism and professionalism. The Annual Award recognizes outstanding service by a licensed Florida Security Officer. CPO Jason Frank is one of 35,000 G4S Wackenhut officers on duty, every day, across the nation. He is part of a workforce that strives endlessly to keep people and property safe. For the last 20 years, Certified Protection Officers(TM) have been on the job, protecting riders on Miami-Dade's Metro Rail and Tri-Rail Transit Systems. Officer Frank exemplifies the company's professionalism, and preparedness standards.

About G4S Wackenhut

G4S Wackenhut is the leading provider of security and security-related solutions in the U.S. With operations across the country, G4S Wackenhut has the expertise and the resources to meet its customers' requirements for quality security, training, consulting and investigative services. G4S Wackenhut is the employer of choice to more than 38,000 men and women, many of whom have proudly served in the military or have had law enforcement careers.

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