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Lake Placid police officers recognized for two on-duty lifesaving interventions
Summary
Mayor and police chief honored Corporal Becerra and Officer Perez with lifesaving awards from the American Police Hall of Fame after separate incidents in which the officers administered Narcan and CPR to revive unresponsive subjects.
The Lake Placid Town Council recognized two Lake Placid Police Department officers on Oct. 13 for lifesaving actions earlier this year.
Police Chief (name not provided) presented awards from the American Police Hall of Fame to Corporal Becerra and Officer Perez. According to the chief's summary, Corporal Becerra responded to a medical emergency at a Wawa convenience store on May 18, 2025; the chief said the subject had no pulse and was turning blue, and that Becerra administered Narcan and carried out CPR until emergency responders arrived. The subject reportedly regained a pulse and began breathing prior to EMS arrival.
Officer Perez was credited with administering CPR at a separate incident on March 5, 2025. The chief said Perez continued compressions until additional officers arrived and that the subject regained a pulse and began breathing.
Mayor John Holbrook and the council joined the chief in commending the officers. The awards presentation included a read letter from the American Police Hall of Fame citing the officers' professionalism and dedication.
Why it matters: The awards highlight emergency medical interventions by sworn officers while on duty and underscore the department's role in emergency response. The council's recognition is a formal acknowledgment of the officers' actions on behalf of the community.
No formal council action beyond the presentation was taken.
