2 Norwalk Police Officers Recognized For Thwarting Threatened Suicide

NORWALK, CT — Two Norwalk Police Officers were named Officers of the Month for February 2017 for their efforts in helping to thwart a threatened suicide.

"Officer Tyrone Boyd and Officer Shoubert Paulemon responded to a residence for a suicidal person call," wrote police in a statement. "Upon their arrival, they found a very distraught person holding a knife to their throat and threatening suicide. These officers calmly talked to the person and got her/him to put the knife down. The individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation."

The individual recently sent a letter to Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik thanking the officers for saving her/his life.

"These officers’ actions in diffusing a dangerous situation speak to their professionalism and character. Congratulations to you both."

The department urges residents that if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, help is available. Call the Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8253 or call 911.

Photo: Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik, Police Commissioner Fran Collier-Clemmons, Officer Tyrone Boyd, Police Commissioner Charlie Yost, Officer Shoubert Paulemon and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. Photo credit: Contributed