People helped by them call them heroes.

They would say they're doing their job. Maybe it's a job that attracts people inclined to help others and that doing it right sometimes it takes a heroic effort. 

I've worked with Tom Hogan and I know Judge Cody, Jim Audette and Ron Yen. They are all what you would call good people. 

It's an honor to know them. 

This is a very well done article:

Hogan announces law enforcement awards

January 26, 2013