File #: PRE 18-035    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/4/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/8/2019 Final action:
Title: Presentation/Recognition of Life Saving Awards.
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Presentation/Recognition of Life Saving Awards.

 

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Presentation /Recognition of Officers William Chaffin, Travis Potter, and Miranda Ross with a “Life Saving Award.” On August 30, 2018, Officers Chaffin, Potter, and Ross responded to an address in Deer Park, in reference to Kenneth Lawton who was discovered not breathing. Upon arrival, Ross removed Lawton from the recliner he was sitting in, and began CPR. Chaffin who then arrived shortly after Ross, assisted by attaching his AED to Lawton and delivering a recommended shock. Potter who also arrived on scene then began CPR on Lawton once the shock was administered. Deer Park EMS arrived shortly thereafter and all three officers assisted with medical care. Personnel on scene were then able to regain a pulse on Lawton. He was then transported to the hospital where he made a full recovery. 

 

 

Summary: 

Presentation /Recognition of Officers Chaffin, Potter, and Ross with a “Life Saving Award”  from the Deer Park Police Department for their actions in saving the life of Kenneth Lawton on August 30, 2018.

 

 

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No action needed. Presentation only.