WORCESTER, Mass. - When a man tried to jump from the top of the Union Station garage in October 2017, Worcester Police Officer Bob Sansoucy saved his life.

"Just instinctually I tried to run over to get to him as quick as I could," Sansoucy said. "So it wasn't really thinking that much. It was just more action.”

What You Need To Know

  • Dozens of officers were honored at a Worcester Police award ceremony Wednesday

  • Between 2013 and 2018, the group of officers saved 12 lives

  • Officer Bob Sansoucy was awarded a medal of valor for his efforts in saving a man's life in 2018

Sansoucy grabbed the man's legs as he leaned forward to fall off. Risking his own life and almost falling himself, fellow officers pulled Sansoucy and the man back to safety. Wednesday, they were all given the award of valor.

"Just to be surrounded by guys who do such a great job, it just helps you do your job a little bit easier," Sansoucy said.

The department recognized several officers Wednesday with awards for merit, distinguished service and valor. The group saved a dozen lives when responding to incidents between 2013 and 2018.

"I see what they do every day," said Worcester Police Chief Steven Sargent. "It's great to get to the community and let people know and their families know exactly what they do and what they do on a day to day basis."

Officer David Rojas helped prevent a potential domestic murder, and was stabbed in the face during an altercation.

"We have great training in this department," Rojas said. "I have to give the training staff all the credit in the world. So, that training kicked in. It was all on instinct."

The officers say they're flattered to be recognized, but maintain they were just doing their job.

"It means more to me that I was able to save somebody's life," said Rojas.

"I'm just glad everything worked out and I hope that guy is getting the help he deserves," said Sansoucy.

Sansoucy was also awarded the George L. Hanna Medal of Valor in 2018 for his actions. The Worcester Police Department is hoping to have another similar award ceremony later this year.