Glastonbury Cop Reunited With Woman Whose Life He Helped Save

GLASTONBURY, CT — A local woman was recently reunited with a Glastonbury police officer who helped save her life six months ago.

On April 24, GPD officers responded to the Riverfront Community Center after receiving a call about a young woman who had experienced a "sudden cardiac arrest." Agent Peter Brander was the first officer on scene and immediately began CPR and attached a defibrillator to the woman, police said.

Officer Christian Thomas arrived shortly thereafter and assisted with a "rescue breathing" procedure, police said.

Glastonbury EMS and the Ambulance Service of Manchester then arrived to provide additional care.

The woman was eventually transported to an area hospital, police said.

Several days later, the woman's family contacted the Glastonbury Police Department with an update — Alexa survived the ordeal and the family credited quick actions taken by first responders as a key element.

After a lengthy recovery period, Brander was recently able to meet Alexa and her family.

Alexa joined Brander for a ride along, patrolling Glastonbury and responding to calls for service together.