These types of stories are really not as uncommon as you think. They just don't get any publicity. It isn't "news worthy". The only reason we are seeing some of these reported now is because of all the negative press on cops. Some are trying to publicize the good that they do. Rescuing kids that fell through the ice, helping breakdowns in the desert, etc. These aren't ever reported. If there were a website where folks could self report, I think you would be amazed at the number of stories.
These types of stories are really not as uncommon as you think. They just don't get any publicity. It isn't "news worthy". The only reason we are seeing some of these reported now is because of all the negative press on cops. Some are trying to publicize the good that they do. Rescuing kids that fell through the ice, helping breakdowns in the desert, etc. These aren't ever reported. If there were a website where folks could self report, I think you would be amazed at the number of stories.