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Life Saving Incident

February 8, 1966
California
San Diego County
San Diego

On Feb. 8 1966 Reserve Officer Louis Robert "Bob" Lampert was in a San Diego courtroom and he was covering a trial in his capacity as a "news photographer" for station KOGO, a local television station. Lampert also served as a San Diego Police Department Reserve although he was not on duty as such at this time. ( San Diego police reserves are fully sworn officers when they are working for the police dept. with full authority. Some depts. have Auxiliary police etc. ) While in the courtroom Lampert and a courtroom deputy Sheriff observed an 85 year old spectator who had collapsed in his seat. It was determined that the victim was not breathing and had no pulse. The deputy started mouth to mouth resuscitation while Lampert moved the subject from his seat and placed him upon the floor. Lampert then began administering cardiac massage (Compression's). After several moments the victim groaned and began to breath again. The victim was transported to a hospital where he survived. The court deputy later wrote in his report "I was unable to get any response to resuscitation, victim reviving only after application of cardiac massage. It is my recommendation that Mr. Lampert be commended for his quick and appropriate action in reviving this victim". For this action Lampert received the Kiwanis Club Moral Fiber Award Trophy for life saving. ( At this time most departments did not award life saving certificates or medals and it was common for a fraternal organization to recognize the brave acts of officers and others. ( In the photo Lampert can be seen in his police uniform and holding his camera for his profession)

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.