Deputies recognized for saving lives
Shane Garver
In recognition of Officer Shane Garver for his quick actions on June 1, 2009 when he became aware than an inmate had stopped breathing. Officer Garver acted on his training and immediately called for medical help. If not for the excellent observation and quick action, the inmate’s condition may have worsened and possibly lead to their death.
Andrew Long
In recognition of Officer Andrew Long for his immediate response on November 11, 2009. When an individual’s family members could not reach them using all resources available, they knew something was wrong. When Officer Long could not reach the individual either, forced entry was made on their home. Officer Long found the person in bed suffering from what appeared to be a heart attack and immediately called for medical help. Great job Officer Long.
Brian Archer
In recognition of Officer Brian Archer for his much needed assistance on November 18, 2009. When an individual appeared not breathing, Officer Archer put matters into his own hands and immediately initiated CPR. He continued chest compressions until paramedics arrived to further assess the situation. Without his urgent help, the victim could have faced further complications.
Nathan Branscom
In recognition of Officer Nathan Branscom for his close attention on November 17, 2009 when Officer Branscom took the initiative to check on an inmate and found them attempting to hang themselves with a sheet. Officer Branscom immediately called for medical help and loosened the sheet. Had he not paid close attention to detail in his duties, the inmate could have successfully taken their own life.
Cathy Ussery, Danny Fillmore, James Craigmyle, Jeremy Lynn
In recognition of Officers Cathy Ussery, Danny Fillmore, James Craigmyle, and Jeremy Lynn to their response to a suicide in progress occurring August 16, 2009. With dedication and teamwork, they were able to remove a man that was hanging in his garage and remove the noose from the individual’s neck. If not for their quick actions, this man would have died.
Sanford Du Brul and Darren Phillips
In recognition of Officers Sanford Du Brul and Darren Phillips for their actions on January 26, 2009. Officer Du Brul observed an inmate and informed Officer Phillips of an inmate acting strange. Officer Du Brul then witnessed the inmate attempting to hang himself, and immediately called for help when Officer Phillips made it to the room to successful remove an object from around the inmate’s neck that appeared to be torn boxers. Thank you Officers Du Brul and Phillips for your dedication to your jobs.
Bret Taylor
In recognition of Officer Bret Taylor who was responsible for saving two inmates lives on two different occasions occurring March 26 and April 12 of 2007. When both inmates attempted to take their own lives, Officer Taylor was there to dissolve the situation. Officer Taylor’s quick actions and vigilance has possibly saved both of these inmates lives.
Bryan Pippin and Meggan Hartman
In recognition of Officers Bryan Pippin and Meggan Hartman for their actions during an incident occurring August 15, 2007. When an inmate appeared to attempt to choke themselves with a shoestring, Officers Pippin and Hartman immediately responded to remove the object and get the medical help the inmate needed.
Andrew Long
In recognition of Officer Andrew Long for his heroic actions on June 2, 2007 when he responded to a call about a six year old girl trapped on top of a truck being submerged in water. When Officer Long was informed that Springfield Water Rescue would take thirty minutes to arrive, he risked his own life by entering the water and bringing the little girl back to safety.
Brian Robinson and Curtis Hunt
In recognition of Officers Brian Robinson and Curtis hunt for their heroic actions on January 17, 2007 when they risked their lives entering a home filled with fire and smoke. When informed that a bed-ridden individual was still in the home, both officers quickly made contact with the person and with the help of other agencies, brought everyone to safety.
Toy Hill and Mike Penland
In recognition of Officers Toy Hill and Mike Penland for their quick response to an individual attempting to commit suicide by locking themselves in a garage with a vehicle running. They found the person unconscious and brought him out to safety and immediately called for medical help. Without these officer’s help, the individual could have successfully taken his own life.
Jeremy Grisham and Mike Green
In recognition of Officers Jeremy Grisham and Mike Green for an outstanding job during an event occurring February 14, 2009. When an individual allegedly texted a friend their last statements, these two officers immediately responded to the situation to find the person attempting to kill themselves by inhaling exhaust from a running vehicle in a garage. If it wasn’t for these officers quick response and actions, the individual would have no doubt died.
Aaron Mastroianni
In recognition of Officer Aaron Mastroianni for his skills and quick action during an incident occurring August 20, 2008 when he noticed an inmate choking. He took matters into his own hands and began performing the proper procedures to save the individual’s life. Officer Mastroianni continued to give the inmate medical attention until they appeared to return to normal conditions.
Jo Anne Lovlace
In recognition of Officer Jo Anne Lovlace for her attentiveness to an inmate attempting to hang themselves on October 23, 2007. With Officer Lovlace’s quick action, she was able to loosen the sheet tied around the inmate’s neck and with assistance by other officers, successfully saved the inmate’s life.
John Dowdy and Thomas Clark
In recognition of Officers John Dowdy and Thomas Clark for their quick assistance to an incident occurring January 12, 2007. These officers successfully removed a sheet that an inmate was using to cause themselves harm, and made sure they could not continue to cause themselves anymore harm. Thank you Officers Dowdy and Clark.
Blaine Kennard and Dennis Ewing
In recognition of Officers Blaine Kennard and Dennis Ewing for an outstanding job during an incident occurring March 31, 2004. These officers responded to a situation where an individual tried to take their life by hanging themselves with an extension cord. Both men worked together to cut the cord, get the person down, and call for the medical help the individual needed.
Jeremy Jones and Luke Richter
In recognition of Officers Jeremy Jones an Luke Richter for responding to an incident occurring April 9, 2009 when a motorcyclist appeared to have crashed and was suffering from serious injuries. These officers called for medical help right away and continued to assist the man until they arrived. Without their assistance, the gentleman would have continued to suffer from his injuries or could have been struck by a passing vehicle.
Meggan Hartman
In recognition of Officer Meggan Hartman for her great work for responding to an incident occurring July 21, 2007. When Officer Hartman noticed an inmate tying a sheet around their neck, she immediately responded and called for help. Luckily Officer Hartman made contact with the individual before they could cause further harm.
In recognition of Officer Shane Garver for his quick actions on June 1, 2009 when he became aware than an inmate had stopped breathing. Officer Garver acted on his training and immediately called for medical help. If not for the excellent observation and quick action, the inmate’s condition may have worsened and possibly lead to their death.
Andrew Long
In recognition of Officer Andrew Long for his immediate response on November 11, 2009. When an individual’s family members could not reach them using all resources available, they knew something was wrong. When Officer Long could not reach the individual either, forced entry was made on their home. Officer Long found the person in bed suffering from what appeared to be a heart attack and immediately called for medical help. Great job Officer Long.
Brian Archer
In recognition of Officer Brian Archer for his much needed assistance on November 18, 2009. When an individual appeared not breathing, Officer Archer put matters into his own hands and immediately initiated CPR. He continued chest compressions until paramedics arrived to further assess the situation. Without his urgent help, the victim could have faced further complications.
Nathan Branscom
In recognition of Officer Nathan Branscom for his close attention on November 17, 2009 when Officer Branscom took the initiative to check on an inmate and found them attempting to hang themselves with a sheet. Officer Branscom immediately called for medical help and loosened the sheet. Had he not paid close attention to detail in his duties, the inmate could have successfully taken their own life.
Cathy Ussery, Danny Fillmore, James Craigmyle, Jeremy Lynn
In recognition of Officers Cathy Ussery, Danny Fillmore, James Craigmyle, and Jeremy Lynn to their response to a suicide in progress occurring August 16, 2009. With dedication and teamwork, they were able to remove a man that was hanging in his garage and remove the noose from the individual’s neck. If not for their quick actions, this man would have died.
Sanford Du Brul and Darren Phillips
In recognition of Officers Sanford Du Brul and Darren Phillips for their actions on January 26, 2009. Officer Du Brul observed an inmate and informed Officer Phillips of an inmate acting strange. Officer Du Brul then witnessed the inmate attempting to hang himself, and immediately called for help when Officer Phillips made it to the room to successful remove an object from around the inmate’s neck that appeared to be torn boxers. Thank you Officers Du Brul and Phillips for your dedication to your jobs.
Bret Taylor
In recognition of Officer Bret Taylor who was responsible for saving two inmates lives on two different occasions occurring March 26 and April 12 of 2007. When both inmates attempted to take their own lives, Officer Taylor was there to dissolve the situation. Officer Taylor’s quick actions and vigilance has possibly saved both of these inmates lives.
Bryan Pippin and Meggan Hartman
In recognition of Officers Bryan Pippin and Meggan Hartman for their actions during an incident occurring August 15, 2007. When an inmate appeared to attempt to choke themselves with a shoestring, Officers Pippin and Hartman immediately responded to remove the object and get the medical help the inmate needed.
Andrew Long
In recognition of Officer Andrew Long for his heroic actions on June 2, 2007 when he responded to a call about a six year old girl trapped on top of a truck being submerged in water. When Officer Long was informed that Springfield Water Rescue would take thirty minutes to arrive, he risked his own life by entering the water and bringing the little girl back to safety.
Brian Robinson and Curtis Hunt
In recognition of Officers Brian Robinson and Curtis hunt for their heroic actions on January 17, 2007 when they risked their lives entering a home filled with fire and smoke. When informed that a bed-ridden individual was still in the home, both officers quickly made contact with the person and with the help of other agencies, brought everyone to safety.
Toy Hill and Mike Penland
In recognition of Officers Toy Hill and Mike Penland for their quick response to an individual attempting to commit suicide by locking themselves in a garage with a vehicle running. They found the person unconscious and brought him out to safety and immediately called for medical help. Without these officer’s help, the individual could have successfully taken his own life.
Jeremy Grisham and Mike Green
In recognition of Officers Jeremy Grisham and Mike Green for an outstanding job during an event occurring February 14, 2009. When an individual allegedly texted a friend their last statements, these two officers immediately responded to the situation to find the person attempting to kill themselves by inhaling exhaust from a running vehicle in a garage. If it wasn’t for these officers quick response and actions, the individual would have no doubt died.
Aaron Mastroianni
In recognition of Officer Aaron Mastroianni for his skills and quick action during an incident occurring August 20, 2008 when he noticed an inmate choking. He took matters into his own hands and began performing the proper procedures to save the individual’s life. Officer Mastroianni continued to give the inmate medical attention until they appeared to return to normal conditions.
Jo Anne Lovlace
In recognition of Officer Jo Anne Lovlace for her attentiveness to an inmate attempting to hang themselves on October 23, 2007. With Officer Lovlace’s quick action, she was able to loosen the sheet tied around the inmate’s neck and with assistance by other officers, successfully saved the inmate’s life.
John Dowdy and Thomas Clark
In recognition of Officers John Dowdy and Thomas Clark for their quick assistance to an incident occurring January 12, 2007. These officers successfully removed a sheet that an inmate was using to cause themselves harm, and made sure they could not continue to cause themselves anymore harm. Thank you Officers Dowdy and Clark.
Blaine Kennard and Dennis Ewing
In recognition of Officers Blaine Kennard and Dennis Ewing for an outstanding job during an incident occurring March 31, 2004. These officers responded to a situation where an individual tried to take their life by hanging themselves with an extension cord. Both men worked together to cut the cord, get the person down, and call for the medical help the individual needed.
Jeremy Jones and Luke Richter
In recognition of Officers Jeremy Jones an Luke Richter for responding to an incident occurring April 9, 2009 when a motorcyclist appeared to have crashed and was suffering from serious injuries. These officers called for medical help right away and continued to assist the man until they arrived. Without their assistance, the gentleman would have continued to suffer from his injuries or could have been struck by a passing vehicle.
Meggan Hartman
In recognition of Officer Meggan Hartman for her great work for responding to an incident occurring July 21, 2007. When Officer Hartman noticed an inmate tying a sheet around their neck, she immediately responded and called for help. Luckily Officer Hartman made contact with the individual before they could cause further harm.
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