HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 02 13 Awards/Presentations 101 - Police Awards Presentation • AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS ITEM 101
,n m=ared CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I FEBRUARY 13, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
1959
TITLE
Police Awards Presentation
SUMMARY
The police department would like to honor a few members who went above
and beyond the typical call of duty. These members have and continue to
display the highest standards, teamwork, and integrity to honor the police
department's mission.
Often we are called upon to assist the Fire Department with medical
assistance as we can arrive on the scene first. Especially in life-saving
situations. On December 4, 2022, Officer Saccente was dispatched to a
medical call, where she jumped into action and administered life-saving
measures with CPR. She maintained these measures until relieved by the Fire
Department. The outcome could have been much worse if it was not for her
actions.
Thirty-Five minutes later, and a mile or so away, Officer Lynn Saccente and
Officer Andrew Jones were saving another life. Both of these officers were
dispatched to another one of these medical calls. This time, for an
unresponsive male. Both arrived and immediately assessed the situation.
Seeing that the subject was in distress and needed immediate care, Officer
Saccente and Jones worked as a team. They began life-saving measures with
the administration of Naloxone and CPR. These two brought the subject back
to life and maintained life-saving measures until relieved by Fire Rescue
personnel.
Perhaps the outcome would have changed if it were not for their quick
efforts. For this, we recognize both officers with life-saving awards for their
actions on December 4, 2022.
Training a new officer can take anywhere between three and six months.
Over the years, Field Traing Officers (FTO)s have passed on their knowledge to
dozens of newly hired recruits. They have turned basic academy graduates
into confident and highly trained officers. For this, we would like to
acknowledge the FTO unit with a Unit Citation for their steadfast dedication
6
and desire to train and pass on their knowledge and experience. Their hard
work and commitment have benefited the department's goals and mission
over the past years.
Officer R. Von Bargen
Officer A.Jones
Officer L. Saccente
Officer C. Roland
Officer J. Cook
Officer C. Chavez
Officer D. Woodard
Officer A. Colangelo
Inv. M. Medal
Officer M. Sims
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission recognize and celebrate the dedication of
several employees at the Winter Springs Police Department, who went above
and beyond the normal call of duty.
7