Officer Awarded For Pulling Woman To Safety From Highway Overpass In Westchester

A police officer in Westchester is being recognized for his quick action that ensured the safety of a woman who had put herself in a dangerous situation on a highway overpass.

The incident happened on the I-287 overpass at White Plains Avenue in West Harrison.
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Officer Michael Basciano of the Harrison PD has been awarded Officer of the Month for his quick actions that ensured the safety of a young woman.
Photo Credit: *Harrison Police Department*

Ben Crnic

04/16/2023 12:00 p.m.

Officer Michael Basciano of the Harrison Police Department has been named Officer of the Month for April in recognition of his "quick actions and bravery" that led to the woman's rescue in February of 2023, the department said on social media.

On the day of the incident, Monday, Feb. 27, Basciano responded to the Interstate 287 overpass at White Plains Avenue in West Harrison and found a young woman sitting on a wall over the interstate's westbound traffic.

Basciano then quickly moved to make sure the woman was not harmed by putting himself in a precarious situation and was able to pull her to safety, police said.

"Thank you Officer Basciano for risking your personal safety to save a young woman from a dangerous situation!" the department said.

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