Council Action Requested:
There is no action required by Council as this item is for information only for Council and citizens.
Points to Consider:
City Patrol Officer Phillip Justin Tucker was conducting practice traffic control on Plantation Road on July 25, 2023. During this time, a car stopped next to Patrol Officer Tucker's patrol vehicle and a mother jumped out of her car crying that her infant was not breathing. Without hesitation, Patrol Officer Tucker began the Infant Heimlich Maneuver and, while doing the finger sweep, Patrol Officer Tucker pulled a piece of plastic from the back of the infant's throat. After removing the obstruction, the baby let out a cry and began breathing. The infant has fully recovered.
Funding and Liability Factors:
N/A
Recommendation:
Sheriff Faile recommended Patrol Officer Phillip Justin Tucker for the Sheriff's Association Life Saving Award for his quick, professional rescue of this child.