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El Centro honors officers for life‑saving response, marks lifeguard day and retires long‑time city employee
Summary
At its July 8 meeting the city presented life‑saving awards to two police officers who rendered bleeding control in a May assault, recognized lifeguards for International Lifeguard Day and Parks and Recreation Month, and presented a retirement plaque to Susanna Gonzales after 35 years of city service.
El Centro officials used the July 8 council meeting to recognize emergency responders and longtime staff. Chief Kelly presented life‑saving awards to Officer Daniel Crankshaw and Officer Carlos Bernal for rendering bleeding control and applying a tourniquet to stabilize a victim of a May assault; the chief said their swift actions "undoubtedly contributed to the saving of the victim's life." Officers Crankshaw and Bernal emphasized the role of public callers and the communications center in enabling the response.
The council also…
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