Life Saving Incident
November 19, 2014
Texas
Rockwall County
Rural
On November 19, 2014, Constable Parks was on patrol in rural Rockwall County when he spotted a van driving dangerously along the grassy shoulder of a roadway. Approaching the vehicle after it came to a halt, Constable parks discovered the driver was suffering from a diabetic emergency and was losing consciousness. Constable Parks immediately called for backup, and together with another officer on the scene, he was able to keep the victim from lapsing into a coma until an ambulance arrived. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition however went on to make a full recovery. A longtime public servant, Constable Parks served as a volunteer firefighter for 20 years, and has also worked as a fire investigator and an emergency medical services coordinator. Faced with a crisis situation, Constable Randy Parks drew on his training to avert what could have been a tragic event. Constable Parks was later recognized by the Texas House of Representatives for his life saving achievement.
The history of law enforcement in the United States is a long and wonderful history of bravery. This website is dedicated to documenting the heroic deeds of law enforcement officers throughout the United States who have either given or risked their lives to save others. There are many stories of bravery and heroism for many who are considered first responders. However, it is those in law enforcement who are most likely to be the first to arrive upon a location requiring life saving acts engaging dangerous hostage takers, running into burning buildings/vehicles, providing first aid to seriously injured victims, saving near drowning victims and much more are what the women and men of law enforcement do routinely and at many times, great peril to their own safety.
It is our mission to document the history of lives saved by those dedicated women and men in law enforcement. To share with others the dramatic deeds of those individuals who are the first, first responders. It is so important for our citizens to understand that law "enforcement" is not always about enforcing the law but rather being there when our citizens need us.
It is to this end we are dedicated to promoting documentation regarding the history of law enforcement and the lives they have saved.
