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Crest Hill officials recognize police and first‑responder life‑saving actions
Summary
The city recognized two Crest Hill police officers with life‑safety awards presented by Lockport Township Fire District and the police department honored multiple officers at an awards ceremony; officials highlighted the importance of early CPR and interagency teamwork in patient survival.
The Crest Hill City Council used part of its May 18 meeting to recognize police officers who performed life‑saving CPR during cardiac arrests in 2025 and to thank the Lockport Township Fire District for honoring local first responders.
Lockport Township Fire Chief John O'Connor described two 2025 incidents in Crest Hill: a November 21 cardiac arrest on Kelly Avenue where an officer initially responded to a seizure call that was later determined to be cardiac arrest, and a December 18 cardiac arrest on Theodore Street involving a 74‑year‑old man found pulseless in his basement. Chief O'Connor said the Lockport award recognizes individuals who demonstrate "exceptional initiative, skill, or character" and credited early high‑quality CPR and teamwork between police and fire personnel for saving lives.
"Early high quality CPR is one of the most critical factors in surviving sudden cardiac arrest," Chief O'Connor said, noting that brain damage can begin within four to six minutes without oxygen.
Police Chief Ed Clark later reported on an awards ceremony that honored officers including Williams and Gorski for life‑saving actions; he also listed several other officers recognized for a critical 2022 incident and noted that officer Tetlow received a medal of honor and a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in that incident.
Council members thanked the departments and highlighted collaboration: Mayor Raymond R. Solomon and others praised staff across fire, police and building departments for public safety work and increased permit activity that reflects local investment.
Next steps: No policy action was associated with the recognitions; they were ceremonial acknowledgments and a public thank‑you to first responders for emergency response and community service.
