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Even off-duty, he is still a police officer.<\/p>\n
This was how the police described the actions of off-duty police sergeant Bryan on Oct 9.<\/p>\n
Taking to its social media channels on Monday (Nov 9), the police said that Bryan was on his way home when he came across a woman in distress in the middle of the road.<\/p>\n
The police did not say where the incident occurred.<\/p>\n
But the off-duty officer stepped in on his own initiative after sizing up the situation, before the arrival of responding officers.<\/p>\n
He safely restrained the woman, who was self-harming and attempting to jump into the path of oncoming vehicles, and disarmed her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bryan then brought the woman to the side of the road and stayed with her till assistance arrived.<\/p>\n
“His quick thinking, courage and composure in a challenging situation helped to keep her safe until she could receive the help she needed,” the police said.<\/p>\n
Explaining the sergeant’s actions, police shared that Bryan was a ground response force officer, and an auxiliary personal security officer with the Police Security Command.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“(He) is no stranger to stepping up when it matters.”<\/p>\n
Despite the recognition, Bryan was grounded when asked about his reflections on the incident.<\/p>\n
“I was off duty, but when I saw someone in danger, I knew I couldn’t just walk away. I just did what I thought was right in that moment,” he said.<\/p>\n