Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Melton was presented the Sheriff’s Office Life Saver award for actions taken in the line of duty.
During a recent call for a cardiac arrest at Bear Slide Golf Course, Deputy Melton and a Cicero police officer performed CPR and used an AED until paramedics arrived at the scene to take over. The person was transported to the hospital for treatment and is reportedly doing well.
According the Sheriff’s Department, all deputies are trained in CPR and their vehicles are equipped with AEDs.