Over the last several weeks, multiple Plano Police Officers were given the lifesaving award for their heroic efforts while on duty.
According to Plano police, the first award was given to Officer Boyd. On March 30, 2024, Boyd was dispatched to an overdose incident in the 800 block of Bellflower Drive. According to dispatch, the subject had overdosed on Percocet, was unresponsive and possibly exhibiting agonal breathing.
Boyd arrived approximately 2.5 minutes after being dispatched and immediately entered the residence with his med kit. Boyd assessed the situation and administered two doses of Narcan. Boyd continued resuscitation efforts, providing sternum rubs and clearing the subject’s airway. Plano Fire-Rescue arrived a few minutes later and took over emergency medical care. The subject regained consciousness and was transported to a hospital for further evaluation. Due to Officer Boyd's quick and decisive actions, he prevented the male's death.
“Officer Boyd did exactly what we want officers to do,” Plano Fire-Rescue Captain S. Borski said in an official statement. “He responded swiftly and without hesitation.”
The other awards were given to officers Hernandez and Anderson by Police Chief Ed Drain. On June 9, 2024, Plano officers responded to a shooting at the 7100 block of Chase Oaks Blvd. Multiple 911 calls reported a fight between two females at the pool, resulting in one female being shot. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene with numerous people. The victim was found with at least one gunshot wound and significant blood loss. She was alive but not alert or conscious.
The suspected shooter was detained, and a firearm was recovered nearby. Once the crime scene was secured, Officer Hernandez immediately began providing medical aid to the victim. Following his training, he applied a tourniquet and checked for additional injuries. Finding the victim's pulse weak, he promptly administered CPR.
Officer Anderson then arrived on the scene and assisted with lifesaving measures. She applied modular bandaging to the victim's wound and continued performing CPR. Both officers rendered aid to the victim until the Plano Fire-Rescue arrived and transported her to the hospital.
Plano Fire-Rescue and Dr. Mark Gamber of Medical City Plano Hospital indicated in a memo that Officers Hernandez and Anderson's actions saved the victim's life. “Their quick actions under extreme stress exemplify their professionalism and poise,” Plano police said in a statement. “On behalf of the Plano Police Department, we are proud and honored to recognize these officers.”
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