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Sandy Police award lifesaving medal; Samuel Craven sworn in as police lieutenant
Summary
The Sandy Police Department presented a lifesaving medal to Sergeant Herrera for rendering aid to a choking customer on Sept. 1, 2024. The council also witnessed the swearing‑in of Samuel Craven as a police lieutenant and recognized other departmental personnel actions.
The council recognized Sergeant Herrera of the Sandy Police Department with a lifesaving medal for an off‑duty action on Sept. 1, 2024, when Herrera performed the Heimlich maneuver on a person choking in a Boring, Oregon restaurant and stayed with that person until medical responders arrived. Patrick Huskin, identified in the meeting as chief of police for Sandy, read a letter describing Herreraʼs actions and presented the medal.
Council and staff also conducted a swearing‑in ceremony for Samuel Craven as a police lieutenant. The oath was administered and recorded in the meeting minutes. Chief Huskin emphasized that the departmentʼs actions often go unseen and singled out officers who act to protect public safety both on‑ and off‑duty.
The council applauded the recognition and thanked the department for its service. No council action beyond the recognition and oath administration was required.
