Addison police officers honored for life‑saving actions; officer awarded medal of valor

Police Chief Chris Friess presented awards to two Addison officers at the June 10 City Council meeting, honoring actions in two separate incidents this year.

Chief Friess described a Jan. 8 incident in which Officer William Beasley and Sergeant Davis were assisting another law‑enforcement agency and approached a suspicious vehicle. Friess said the driver made furtive movements, produced a firearm and fired a round that injured Officer Beasley and an outside officer. "Officer Beasley exhibited professionalism and heroism far beyond the normal demands of his duties by risking his welfare to return to return fire that protected others from serious bodily injury," Friess said. According to the chief, Beasley returned fire, incapacitating the driver; Sergeant Davis applied a tourniquet to an injured officer and both officers provided life‑saving aid to the driver.

For those actions, Chief Friess presented Sergeant Davis and Officer Beasley with life‑saving awards and additionally awarded Officer Beasley the department's Medal of Valor.

Friess also recounted a March 30 response in which Sergeant Davis arrived first at a vehicle fire, pulled a woman to safety seconds before the vehicle fully combusted and provided care. "Sergeant Davis's swift, decisive, and courageous actions undoubtedly prevented any further injury to the female," Friess said, and presented Davis with a meritorious conduct bar for outstanding performance under hazardous conditions.

State Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez attended the meeting and presented legislative recognitions signed by the Texas Legislature for both Beasley and Sergeant Davis, commending their heroism and extending the legislature's appreciation to the officers' families.

No formal council action was required; the presentation was a recognition and awards ceremony led by the police chief and the visiting state representative.