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Brave Officer Victoria Yong: First Female Cop of the Year

2/12/2026

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Victoria Yong was named Port Authority Police Benevolent Association Cop of the Year, the first female recipient.
Off duty and four months pregnant, she aided a 17-year-old boy fleeing a violent scene in Flushing, called 911, and helped him to safety despite an armed suspect.
Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti praised her bravery, calling it "Medal of Honor stuff."
Yong is preparing for motherhood, expecting her daughter soon.

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Story summary

Victoria Yong was named Port Authority Police Benevolent Association Cop of the Year, the first female recipient.
Off duty and four months pregnant, she aided a 17-year-old boy fleeing a violent scene in Flushing, called 911, and helped him to safety despite an armed suspect.
Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti praised her bravery, calling it "Medal of Honor stuff."
Yong is preparing for motherhood, expecting her daughter soon.