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Present Lifesaver Award to Court Security Deputies
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Niland, County Manager’s Office, Deputy County Manager, 704-283-3630
ACTION REQUESTED:
Recognize the following court security deputies and present the Lifesaver Award: Sgt. Bradley Purser, Deputy Jordan Strickland, Deputy Sarah Gallis, Deputy Christopher Childs, Deputy Marquavius McGriff, Deputy Tyler Reed, Deputy Perry Smith, Deputy Vincent Morelli, Deputy Fred Spruill, Deputy Luke McWhorter, and Deputy Caleb Eubanks.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
In March 2024, deputies assigned to courtroom duty at the Judicial Center witnessed a 61-year-old man suffer a severe medical emergency. These deputies immediately sprang into action when the man suddenly lost consciousness. Their initial assessment revealed no pulse, prompting them to initiate life-saving measures immediately.
Using their training, the deputies performed CPR on the unconscious man and quickly accessed and deployed an automated external defibrillator (AED). After administering a shock from the AED and conducting multiple rounds of CPR, the man regained consciousness.
Medical professionals later determined the medical emergency was directly related to a heart issue. As of now, he is on the road to recovery, thanks in large part to the timely intervention of the deputies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.