PCSO Sgt. Awarded Commissioner's Public Safety Award

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From PCSO

On May 26, Sergeant Brent Miller of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the Paulding County Board of Commissioner’s Public Safety Award.

Sergeant Miller was given the award for his exemplary service to the citizens of Paulding County and saving the life of a female patient.

On April 18, 2015 Sergeant Miller responded to a cardiac arrest call in a local Paulding County neighborhood. Being the first one to arrive on scene, he noticed that the patient was in distress. He immediately attached an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the patient in order to assess the situation. The AED advised that no shock was necessary and to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Sergeant Miller gave CPR until EMS personnel could arrive on the scene and take over. Doctors and other medical professionals later stated that if Sergeant Miller had not performed CPR, the patient likely would have perished.

“If it weren’t for the quick actions of Sergeant Miller, it is likely that the patient would have died. I am proud to have him as one of my supervisors in the Patrol Division,” Sheriff Gary Gulledge said.

Sergeant Miller is a 17-year veteran of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and has served in many capacities while being employed. Sergeant Miller was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Board of Commissioners along with a “Dinner for Two” Gift Card from Texas Roadhouse.

Photo: Standing First Row (L-R): Major Clint Morris, Wendy Miller (Sgt. Miller’s Wife), Sergeant Miller, and Lieutenant Colonel Chad Hunton. Standing Rear Row (L-R): Post 1 Commissioner Dave Carmichael, Post 2 Commissioner Todd Pownall, County Attorney Lani Skipper, Commission Chairman David Austin, Post 3 Commissioner Vernon Collett, and Post 4 Commissioner Tony Crowe.