Deerfield Cops Use CPR To Save Man Outside Station

Deerfield police used CPR and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to save a man’s life last week outside the entrance to the police station.

According to a Monday post on the Deerfield Police Department’s Facebook page, the 63-year-old Deerfield resident was found unresponsive and appeared to have collapsed outside the entrance sometime around 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 4.

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“Department personnel responded and administered CPR and used an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) after a pulse could not be detected,” according to the post. “After a shock was applied via AED the subject became somewhat responsive.”

The man was transported to Highland Park Hospital, where he is now recovering, by the Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Department.

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“Special recognition is given to Investigator Rick Bernas, Sergeant Greg Hury, Deputy Chief Tom Keane, Telecommunicator Sherry Wood, Communications Director Mary Anne Glowacz and Records Clerk Irene Quill who were all instrumental in the initial response,” police said. “Their quick action is to be commended and is reflective of the outstanding work by all members of the Department on a daily basis.”