The Carbon County Commission meeting that took place on Wednesday began in a special way. A few members of local law enforcement recently went above and beyond in their duties, leading Carbon County Sheriff Jeff Wood and others honor them at the meeting.
“Due to recent events throughout the country, I just want to lend my support to the officers; not only in our community but throughout our country,” stated commissioner Casey Hopes. “They provide a service at, possibly, the cost of their own lives for each of us.”
Sheriff Wood then spoke. He thanked commissioner Hopes, stating that he appreciated his kind words. He then spoke on how he believes that the local community is great for local law enforcement. Sheriff Wood then called deputy Tory Christiansen, deputy Shawn Addley and Helper City Police Officer Donna Archuleta to the front of the room.
On June 20, officers were dispatched to a local Price home on a medical assist. A male subject was unconscious and barely breathing. These officers then began conducting chest compressions and assisting in any way possible to prep the patient. After some work, they discovered the man to be breathing on his own once more.
The patient was transported to Utah Valley Regional Medical. Deputy Christiansen made a point to obtain updates on the patient and was eventually advised when he was released from the hospital.
“I believe that these officers saved a life,” stated Sheriff Wood.
Wood then presented these officers with the Medal of Merit. This award comes with a pin and a certificate that the officers will receive once they are signed by the commissioners and then framed. According to Wood, the level of service that Carbon County receives from its law enforcement teams is amazing. He praised the officers for all working as one unit.
“These fine men and women deserve the utmost respect for the duties they do every day,” stated Wood.
Helper City Police Chief Trent Anderson also spoke during the meeting, stating that these officers did a tremendous thing that day, thanking them all again. Anderson explained that various factors were key during the situation: training, having the right tools on hand and teamwork.
“It is so impressive that we have such a cohesive law enforcement community,” stated Anderson.
