Police officers from Bridgeport, Stratford and around the state were honored at an awards ceremony dinner.

The Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut honored the officers at the "Meritorious Service" Awards Dinner at Vazzy's Four Seasons Restaurant in Stratford Wednesday.

Officers were awarded for rescues, which ranged from helping a newborn breathe on its own to pulling a person from a burning car.

Two top Standards and Training Council Academy graduates from Stamford were also honored.