Officer Rhiannon Browne received a Lifesaving Commendation, presented by Chief Knott, at the Police Commission meeting on April 23, 2026.

On March 28, 2026, Bucks County Radio advised of a male subject in cardiac arrest in the parking lot of 57 W. Court Street in Doylestown Borough.

Officer Rhiannon Browne, along with Sergeant Wayne Jones and Captain Paul Kreuter, responded to find an unresponsive 45-year-old male. Officer Browne started using the Bag Valve Mask to start breathing for the patient. Doylestown Fire Company arrived and simultaneously started chest compressions. Central Bucks EMS also arrived and performed advanced life support. These actions in total allowed the patient to breathe on his own following sudden cardiac arrest and survive the incident.

According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40. Approximately 424,000 individuals experience cardiac arrest annually, and 9 out of 10 do not survive. Sudden cardiac arrest is survivable if appropriate and immediate pre-hospital care is provided. The immediate care of the victim had a direct impact on the outcome of this incident.

Officer Browne’s quick response, recognition of the severity of the medical emergency, immediate action and effective CPR resulted directly in saving the life of the patient. A failure in act or action after delay could have led to a tragic outcome.

The actions of Officer Browne reflect a positive manner on the Central Bucks Regional Police Department and herself individually.