MONROE – On October 5, 2010 Police Chief Tim Quenzer presented lifesaving awards to four Monroe Police Officers. The awards were presented to:
• Officers Patton and Young for their response to a concerned citizen’s call on June 30, 2010 where they entered a smoke filled apartment, extinguished the fire, and found a semi-conscious elderly male on the floor. The officers carried the male out of the apartment into fresh air and administered first aid. Once outside the man was revived and transported to Valley General Hospital. Their quick response resulted in a life saved.
• Officers Michel and Richardson for their response to a reported assault on August 16, 2010 where they found a woman with an arterial bleed and immediately began life-saving measures by applying direct pressure and stabilizing her until the medic unit arrived. Their actions saved not only the use of her hand but also her life.
For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.
