At Brdo pri Kranju on 6 March 2014, President Borut Pahor received 19 heroes, each with their own story of bravery, courage and altruism. Among them were nine police officers, including Andrej Kovač from Maribor, who received a special commendation for his bravery and heroism from the President. 

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Andrej Kovač is a 37-year old officer of the Maribor Traffic Police Station, who in January last year jumped into the icy Drava river to save the life of a drowning woman. He also received a Police bravery medal for this act.

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