The Bulletin notes.Law enforcement officers are challenged daily in the performance of their duties; they face each challenge freely and unselfishly while answering the call to duty. In certain instances, their actions warrant special attention from their respective departments. The Bulletin also wants to recognize those situations that transcend the normal rigors of the law enforcement profession. After a citizen advised him of a house fire, Officer Jerry Howe of the Newport, Oregon Newport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,532, a growth of nearly 13% over its 1990 population. , Police Department immediately responded to the residence. Upon arrival, he began to check for victims inside. After determining that the front door would be an unsafe way to access the house, Officer Howe found a side door and entered. Despite heavy smoke, he located an individual on the floor and helped the semiconscious sem·i·con·scious adj. Not completely aware of sensations; partially conscious. person outside. The quick actions of Officer Howe saved the victim's life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Officer Gerren Willis of the Gaston County, North Carolina Gaston County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 190,365. Its county seat is Gastonia6. History Originally, the area today called Gaston County was part of Anson County in 1750, and subsequently seceded to , Police Department responded to a residence where a newly born baby boy was unresponsive unresponsive Neurology adjective Referring to a total lack of response to neurologic stimuli . As the first responder first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency , he went to a bedroom, where the mother had just given birth and the father had been unsuccessful in his attempts at CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac . Quickly, Officer Willis cleared the child's airway of an obstruction and revived him. Shortly thereafter, emergency medical personnel arrived and took over the care of the infant. Today, because of the actions of Officer Willis, the child is a healthy baby boy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Deputy Sergeant Chris Sims of the Moultrie County, Illinois Moultrie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of 2000, the population is 14,287. Its county seat is Sullivan, Illinois6. The name is pronounced as in "mole tree", unlike the pronunciation of its namesake. Geography According to the U.S. , Sheriff's Office responded to a call of an elderly man who had fallen through the ice into a pond while trying to rescue his dog. Upon arrival, Officer Sims observed the individual holding onto the edge of the ice approximately 60 feet from the shore with only his head above the water. He also saw part of an extension ladder tied to a 100-foot extension cord laying on the ice. Having been in the water for over 20 minutes, the man stated that he could not hold on much longer. Quickly, Officer Sims tied the extension cord to a tree and, after three attempts, got the ladder close enough to the victim for him to hold on. Officer Sims pulled the person to safety. The quick, selfless actions by Deputy Sergeant Sims saved the man's life. The dog also was rescued. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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