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Byron honors Officer Kyle Wood with American Police Hall of Fame Life‑Saving Award
Summary
At its May 8 meeting, the City of Byron honored Officer Kyle Wood with the American Police Hall of Fame Life‑Saving Award after he found a resident, Jimmy Cliett, unresponsive and rendered aid. Police Chief Wesley Cannon led the presentation and attendees gave a standing ovation.
At its May 8 meeting, the City of Byron presented Officer Kyle Wood with the American Police Hall of Fame Life‑Saving Award. Police Chief Wesley Cannon invited Jimmy and Betty Cliett to the dais and honored Wood for responding to a call that resulted in finding Jimmy Cliett unresponsive and saving his life.
The recognition was made during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council; Wood was joined by fellow officers, city employees and friends, who gave the officer and the Cliett family a standing ovation. The minutes do not record direct quotes from the presentation.
The award was noted on the official minutes as a distinct agenda item. No formal action beyond the presentation was recorded. The meeting continued with routine business afterward, including approvals of minutes, appointments and grant‑related resolutions.
