Lieutenant Troyce Reynolds said Scott noted the officers’ work was a “textbook example” of how CPR must be administered to be most effective. “He was,” noted Reynolds, “really impressed by the officers’ actions.”All SPPD officers are certified in First Aid and CPR: “It’s required for the position,” and Smith said each officer takes an annual refresher course. “This is far from the first time that our SPPD officers have done this... any time our officers are first on scene” to a medical emergency that requires CPR, they apply it until Santa Paula Fire Department EMTs and paramedics arrive on scene.And, Smith noted, the November 15 incident was just the first of the day. “Later that same evening, a different shift of officers” were also first on scene of a subject in the 100 block of North Peck Road who also required CPR... unfortunately, the man could not be revived.Smith said the SPPD works closely with the SPFD to help those in medical need. “We’re usually the first one on scene, and we all work really well together to provide the best outcome for the person.”
SPPD officers recognized for CPR effort to revive area resident
November 26, 2008
Santa Paula Police Department
Three Santa Paula police officers were recognized for their effort to revive an area resident using what a ambulance company paramedic supervisor described as “textbook” lifesaving methods, just the latest of such actions by police, according to a Santa Paula Police Department spokesman.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesThree Santa Paula police officers were recognized for their effort to revive an area resident using what a ambulance company paramedic supervisor described as “textbook” lifesaving methods, just the latest of such actions by police, according to a Santa Paula Police Department spokesman.According to Sergeant Ryan Smith, on November 15 Senior Officer Scott Varner, Officer Tim Hemminger and Officer Larry Johnson responded to a 3:33 p.m. report of a person not breathing on the 1200 block of High Street. Upon arrival, “Officers found the subject not breathing and immediately began CPR,” which was continued until “shortly thereafter when Santa Paula Fire EMTs and AMR Ambulance arrived on the scene” and took over life-saving efforts.“One of our officers,” noted Reynolds, “also provided an emergency escort to Santa Paula Hospital’s Emergency Room.” Later Reynolds said he was contacted by AMR Senior Paramedic Bob Scott, who “told me that when he arrived on scene the officers were doing a great job, everything they were supposed to be doing. He was really impressed and wanted to let us know what a great job had been done.”
