Lafayette Officers Received Humanitarian Award
Six officers earned the 2026 Corporal Michael Middlebrook Humanitarian Award for their heroic life-saving efforts.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Emergency Response
In 2026, the organization Back The Blue of Acadiana presented the Corporal Michael Middlebrook Humanitarian Award to six Lafayette officers. The honor recognized their life-saving assistance at the scene of a vehicle accident involving a colleague.
Why it matters
This award highlights the vital role of rapid emergency response within the local law enforcement community. It honors officers who demonstrated exceptional dedication to their colleagues by providing critical medical intervention during a time of crisis.
A total of 6 officers were selected for the 2026 Corporal Michael Middlebrook Humanitarian Award. The distinction remains one of the primary recognitions for life-saving assistance provided by local law enforcement.
The players
Back The Blue of Acadiana
This is an advocacy organization that supports law enforcement officers and their families across the Acadiana region.
Corporal Michael Middlebrook
He was a fallen officer whose legacy is honored through this annual humanitarian award recognizing courage and service.
The details
The recipients of the humanitarian award were Sergeant Dayne Coureville, Corporal Paul Deveaux, Corporal Jeremy Lavergne, Senior Corporal Philip Daspit, Senior Corporal Jeremy Hicks, and Corporal Tyler Jackson. These individuals were honored for their coordinated actions to secure a colleague's life after a vehicle collision.
Timeline
The Corporal Michael Middlebrook Humanitarian Award was presented in 2026.
Seasonal Patterns
The 2026 presentation of the Corporal Michael Middlebrook Humanitarian Award continues the annual tradition of recognizing exceptional performance in emergency response. This formal acknowledgement mirrors regional efforts to elevate standards for peer-to-peer life-saving interventions.
This recognition emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness and rapid response for residents and officials alike. Community members are encouraged to support local law enforcement programs that promote training for critical, life-saving scenarios.
The takeaway
The recognition of these six officers underscores the critical necessity of peer-level emergency assistance in high-risk professions. Their response serves as a practical model for coordinated action when colleagues face life-threatening situations.
Further reading
For more information on local safety initiatives, visit the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KLFY 10 Lafayette.
