Irving Officers Honored for Saving Suicidal Man, Pulling Him From Bridge

The Irving Police Department recognized two officers Tuesday for saving a man's life last month.

Officers Chaisson and Wilson received a call about a man on a bridge ledge who was threatening to jump.

Together, Chaisson and Wilson talked to the man and were able to pull him to safety.

Both officers recevied life-saving bars at a recent department awards ceremony.

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