A group of Independence Police and first responders were honored this week for saving the life of a resident. One of the officers, Nathan Beikman, was even granted a lifesaving medal from the American Police Hall of Fame.
The City Council honored the first responders with a proclamation Monday night.
The first responders were honored for actions they took on July 25, which required them to administer CPR and other life-saving measures following an emergency call.
The dispatcher gave instructions to the caller on how to administer CPR until police officers arrived.
The officers continued applying CPR to the victim until EMS professionals arrived and used a LUCAS device, which mechanically compresses the chest, and other interventions to save the victim’s life. The victim attended the meeting on Monday.
The following people were recognized:
- Kenton County Dispatcher Lena Hargett
- Independence Police Officer Nathan Beikman
- Independence Police Officer Whitney Buerger
- Independence Police Officer Hunter Ransdell
- Independence Police Sergeant Joshua Salyers
- Independence Firefighter & Paramedic Mason O’Brien
- Independence Fire Captain Kenny Harney
- Independence Fire Captain Brian Strole
- Independence Firefigher & EMT Bryson Reiskamp
- Independence Firefighter & EMT Doug Stewart
Mayor Chris Reinersman said the council and citizens of the city “extend our sincere, heartfelt gratitude to these individuals for their heroic efforts, incredible skill and extraordinary compassion displayed during the exemplary execution of their duties on that day.“