Crime & Safety
Berlin Police Honored For Life-Saving Effort
Three police officers were honored for saving a patient's life in 2017.
BERLIN, CT - Three police officers were honored recently for saving a person's life in August 2017. According to Berlin Police, Sgt. Solek, Officer Lagueux and Officer Blake responded to an ambulance call for a person who was found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing.
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The officers initiated CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator. After several rounds of CPR and a shock from the AED, the patient regained a heartbeat and began breathing, according to police. The patient survived the incident.
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On Nov. 9, 2018, the police officers were presented the Spirit of Life Award by the Hospital of Central Connecticut for their lifesaving efforts.
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