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La Porte police present lifesaving and captain's awards after June 13 rescue and notable case work
Summary
Chief Drangmeister presented Lifesaving Awards to four officers for a June 13 CPR/AED response that revived an unresponsive 58-year-old man; additional captain's awards recognized officers for training, investigations and community outreach.
La Porte Police Chief Drangmeister told the Common Council on July 21 that four officers received the department's Lifesaving Award for actions during an early morning emergency on June 13 in which an unconscious 58-year-old man was resuscitated.
According to the chief's account, officers who arrived at 317 Cable Street at about 4:10 a.m. found the patient cold, clammy, unresponsive and not breathing. The caller could not move the patient to the floor for CPR, so officers cleared furniture, moved the patient to the floor, began CPR, and applied an AED while awaiting emergency medical services. The chief said the patient regained consciousness during preparation for transport and later returned to work.
Chief Drangmeister called up Specialist Fisher, Specialist Luce, Specialist Lopez and Specialist Wallace to receive Lifesaving Awards. The council applauded and photographed the presentations.
The chief also announced captain's awards nominated by shift captains: Specialist Marcos Loza (day shift) was recognized for dependability, community presentations and field training work; Officer Reuben Ingram received a captain's award for initiative, pursuit of a detective position, membership in the drug task force and service in the U.S. Army; Specialist Dalton (nominated by Captain Metcalf) was honored for productivity on midnight shift, use of drone piloting and SWAT and drug-task-force participation; and Detective Brian Helmassey was recognized for persistence on high-level felony investigations, including work on a case involving an attempted fraudulent purchase of an $85,000 Ford Bronco that ultimately produced search warrants and probable cause for an arrest.
Chief Drangmeister and council members praised the officers for their service and dedication. The awards recognized individual and team contributions across lifesaving response, investigations, interagency task forces and training roles.
