Clinton Twp. police officer honored for brave actions in rescuing driver in water

Clinton Twp. police officer honored for brave actions in rescuing driver in water

A Macomb County police officer who entered freezing water to rescue a man from a sinking car on New Year’s Eve was recently honored for bravery by the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Sgt. Ryan Bates, a 10-year veteran of the Clinton Township Police Department, was recognized last month for his quick-thinking actions by the POAM, a labor organization representing law enforcement officers in Michigan. At the group’s annual convention in G…