Anne Arundel County police officers recognized for saving individual in cardiac arrest
By Jake Shindel
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WASHINGTON (WBAL) — Four Anne Arundel County police officers are recognized for actions that saved a man who was in cardiac arrest at a grocery store.
Cpls. Lauren Pridgen, Christopher Terenyi, James Sears and Patrick Madera are the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s Officers of the Month for September.
“These officers are heroes, and their actions serve to highlight the countless acts of valor which often go unnoticed and without the recognition or fanfare such acts deserve,” William Alexander, the CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, said in a statement.
Pridgen, who had saved someone else’s life just days prior, heard a call for a cardiac arrest and responded with an AED. She administered a crucial shock, at which time she was joined by Terenyi, Sears and Madera.
Their CPR efforts saved the man, restoring his pulse and breathing. By the time he was in the ambulance, he was already conscious and breathing on his own.
Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal Awad sent a statement to WBALTV.com, saying: “I am incredibly proud of Cpl. Pridgen, Cpl. Terenyi, Cpl. Sears and Cpl. Madera. Their swift and decisive life-saving measures are a profound testament to their dedication and training. For Cpl. Pridgen, to help save a second life in just three days is truly remarkable, and all four exemplify the very best of the Anne Arundel County Police Department.”
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