Members of SUNY Canton’s University Police have been honored by SUNY for heroism and professional service for saving a students life in April.

“The University Police and commanding officers we honor today have gone above and beyond in their service to SUNY students and to our campus communities, and we are proud to recognize their efforts,” said SUNY Police Commissioner Bruce McBride.

At Canton on April 24, 2014, a student contacted University Police to speak with Lt. Brian Kurish. Knowing the student and listening to what he was saying, Kurish recognized a concern and dispatched Deputy Chief Alan Mulkin and Officer Daniel Callahan to check on the student.

The student was located on a nearby bridge with a cord tied to himself. He jumped off the bridge when the officers arrived.

Officer Callahan and DC Mulkin attempted to pull the student up from the bridge, but were unable to do so. Officer Callahan cut the cord and the student fell into the river below.

DC Mulkin and Officer Callahan went into the river and were able to rescue the student.

Canton Village Police Sgt. James Santimaw and off duty UPD Officer John Hudson had arrived and were able to assist in bringing the student ashore saving his life.

Deputy Chief Alan Mulkin, Lt. Brian Kurish, Officer Daniel Callahan, Canton Police Sgt. James Santimaw were honored in a ceremony Wednesday.