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Northlake swears in five new officers; Red Cross honors two for life‑saving response
Summary
Northlake Police introduced and ceremonially swore in five recent hires and the American Red Cross presented certificates to Sergeant Micah Heyman and Officer Derek Kirkwood for administering CPR/AED during a May 9 cardiac arrest that enabled organ donation.
The NorthlakeTown Council ceremonially swore in five new Northlake Police Department employees on Oct. 9 and the American Red Cross presented certificates to two officers for extraordinary personal action. Chief (speaker 2) introduced Cameron Neal, Adrian Gomez, Gary Kirkwood, Michael Riehle and Douglas Pryor before administering the oath.
Marcela Fajardo, chief communications officer for the American Red Cross, told the council the officers’ response on May 9 allowed the hospital team to honor the patient’s decision to be an organ donor. "Because of your efforts, the hospital team was able to honor the gentleman's decision to be an organ donor," Fajardo said, as she presented certificates to Sergeant Micah Heyman and Officer Derek Kirkwood. The Red Cross recognized their CPR and AED work during an approximately eight-minute resuscitation effort until EMS arrived.
Chief (speaker 2) and Denton County ESD 1 Chief Ricky Vaughn both praised the officers’ quick actions and urged community CPR and AED training. Mayor (speaker 1) thanked the department for recruiting and bringing in new personnel. Families joined officers for badge‑pinning and photos following the brief ceremony.
Council did not take policy action during the presentation; the event was informational and ceremonial and concluded with the council returning to the regular agenda.
