Point Pleasant Beach Officers, Dispatch Honored For Saving Woman

POINT PLEASANT BEACH - If not for the police, Diane Cucci would not be alive today.

On Oct. 28, the police department responded to a residence in Point Pleasant Beach on a report of an unresponsive woman.

That woman, Cucci, was assisted by Officers Kyle Boturla and Antonio Garcia, who assessed the situation and quickly realized that she had no pulse and wasn't breathing.

All officers involved and the dispatcher received awards at Tuesday night's council meeting for saving Cucci. Also in attendance were members of the Cucci family.

"Congratulations to all on a job well done!" the department said.

On Oct. 28, both officers immediately began CPR while hooking up the defibrillator and administered one shock.

After the shock, Cucci's heartbeat was restored and officers continued to administer rescue breaths until first aid and paramedics arrived.

Based on these actions, both officers were awarded with the department's Lifesaving award.

Part-time Dispatcher Megan Palmer took the phone call and maintained her calm composure throughout the call, the department said.

She also coordinated the EMS and paramedics response and regularly updated on Cucci’s condition.

Based on this incident and her role, Palmer received a letter of commendation.