Arlington Police Officer Lauded for Life-Saving Efforts

• Officer Michael Hogan of the Arlington Police Department was honored at a ceremony on June 9 by the Municipal Police Training Committee for his life saving achievement. Governor Charlie Baker was the guest speaker at the ceremony. (Courtesy Photo)

ARLINGTON, MA—An Arlington Police Officer received high praise last week for his life-saving efforts. 

Police announced that officer Michael Hogan was honored by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) at a ceremony Thursday, which recognizes members of local law enforcement agencies who provide life-saving medical assistance to people in need. Governor Charlie Baker was the guest-speaker at the eveent, along with Undersecretary Jennifer Queally and MPTC Executive Director Daniel Zivkovich.

“We are thankful that Officer Hogan was already on scene at the time and was able to respond quickly to the situation,” Chief Frederick Ryan said in a statement. “Because of his quick thinking and immediate response, he was able to save a life, and for that, he deserves to be recognized.”

Police were called to the Ed Burns Arena Ice Skating Rink at 10:30 p.m. on October 14 for a report of an unresponsive man.

When the first officer arrived, he discovered a hockey player laying on the ice receiving medical treatment from Officer Michael Hogan, who was off-duty at the time.

Officer Hogan was skating in a men’s league hockey game, when his teammate collapsed on the ice. He recognized that the man was in cardiac arrest and not breathing.

As the only person at the rink who knew how to administer CPR, according to Chief Kent, Officer Hogan immediately began performing the life sustaining measures.

While Officer Hogan was administering CPR, another individual called 911 while a third individual grabbed an AED from the lobby of the skating rink to give to Officer Hogan. He continued performing CPR on the man until the Arlington Fire Department arrived. 

Officer Hogan also received a First Responder Recognition award for his efforts Thursday.