{"id":33,"date":"2024-06-13T16:06:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T16:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2024-06-13T16:06:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T16:06:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/?page_id=33","title":{"rendered":"Stacy Lim&#8217;s Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-444d5ee8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p>Stacy Lim is a retired officer from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) known for her remarkable survival and bravery during a critical incident early in her career. On June 9, 1990, after returning from a softball game, Lim was ambushed by a gang member who shot her with a stolen .357 Magnum as she exited her vehicle in front of her home. Despite being severely wounded, she managed to return fire and ultimately neutralized the threat, showcasing exceptional courage and presence of mind under life-threatening conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her injuries were grave, including a shot that damaged her spleen, lungs, and diaphragm, causing her heart to stop once during treatment. Lim&#8217;s resilience and determination were evident as she underwent an extended recovery period but managed to return to active duty just eight months later. For her extraordinary heroism, she was awarded the LAPD&#8217;s Medal of Valor in 1991\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.policemag.com\/patrol\/video\/15325242\/lapd-officer-stacey-lims-lethal-force-encounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Police Magazine<\/a>)\u200b\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valorforblue.org\/Clearinghouse\/1246\/Detours-Making-Positives-Out-of-Negatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALOR for Blue<\/a>)\u200b\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkingthepoint.com\/stay-in-the-fight-officer-stacy-lim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walking the Point<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout her career, Stacy Lim continued to exemplify dedication and bravery, becoming a source of inspiration for her colleagues and the broader law enforcement community. Her story is often cited in discussions about officer resilience and the mental and physical fortitude required in law enforcement. Even after retirement, she remains involved in officer safety and wellness programs, sharing her experiences to help others navigate the challenges of the profession\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valorforblue.org\/Clearinghouse\/1246\/Detours-Making-Positives-Out-of-Negatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALOR for Blue<\/a>)\u200b\u200b (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valorforblue.org\/Off-The-Cuff\/OTC-Videos\/Families-Of-The-Frontline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALOR for Blue<\/a>)\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fe8ed88 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-0733e5d0\">Leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stacy Lim is a retired officer from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) known for her remarkable survival and bravery during a critical incident early in her career. On June 9, 1990, after returning from a softball game, Lim was ambushed by a gang member who shot her with a stolen .357 Magnum as she [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-33","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stacylim.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}