Life Saving Incident
August 13, 2011
California
Los Angeles County
Lynnwood
On August 13, 2011, Century Station received a call from a woman who stated her granddaughter had just given birth to a baby and they were in dire need of medical assistance. Deputy Wilson Wong and his partner arrived at the scene within minutes, prior to the arrival of paramedics. As Deputy Wong's partner remained in front of the location to assist Fire personnel in locating the residence, Deputy Wong was immediately directed to the bathroom, where he observed a young female crying uncontrollably and a newborn baby resting inside of the bowl. The baby's umbilical cord had been cut and she did not appear to be breathing. Deputy Wong quickly retrieved the newborn and wrapped it in a towel. He turned her over onto her stomach while sweeping her airway with his finger in an attempt to get her to breathe. When this did not work, he asked a female at the location for a nasal aspirator, which he used to clear the baby's airway. The baby began to cry and breathe on her own. Deputy Wong's ability to perform his duties under intense pressure undoubtedly saved this child's life. For his actions, Deputy Wong was presented the Lifesaving Award. August
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.
