The Farmington Police Department presented citizen letters of appreciation at the Jan. 5 council meeting recognizing Dakota 911 dispatcher Tiffany Gleason and local resident Jody Whipple for their roles in a April 19, 2025 cardiac‑arrest rescue.

The police chief summarized the incident: dispatcher Gleason calmly provided CPR instructions over the phone to Whipple, who followed the directions until police and fire personnel arrived. When responders reached the patient they found no pulse; after first‑responder CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator, the patient’s pulse was restored and the patient was transported to the hospital. The next day the patient was reported to be in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.

The chief recommended that the council join the department in recognizing "outstanding professionalism, calm direction and life saving assistance" by dispatcher Gleason and the courage and decisive action by Whipple. Council members and staff praised the teamwork and said the presentation underscores the importance of dispatcher training and public CPR literacy.

Next steps: The police department will share the recognition publicly and encourage residents to consider basic first‑aid and CPR training, as council members noted the potential community benefit of broader training.