Politics & Government
Roswell Officer Recognized For Saving Man's Life
Officer William "Steve" Hood was presented the Life Saving Award on Monday by Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and City Council members.
A Roswell police officer has been recognized for his heroic actions in saving the life of a resident.
Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and City Council members on Monday recognized Officer William "Steve" Hood and presented him with the Life Saving Award.
On Sept. 25, 2012, Hood responded to a 911 call to a home in which the caller said her husband was unresponsive.
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Hood immediately began performing CPR when he arrived at the home. The victim was not breathing and had no pulse.
Hood continued CPR until the firefighters and paramedics arrived and took over treatment.
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Staff at North Fulton Hospital were able to restart the victim’s breathing and heartbeat.
"Had Officer Hood not come to his aid by providing medical care until the paramedics arrived, this man would have most likely died in his bedroom in front of his wife," the Roswell Police Department said in a press release. "Officer Hood’s allegiance to public safety reflects well upon himself, the Roswell Police Department and the city of Roswell."
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