On the evening of June 3rd, the NLCRPD was dispatched to a cardiac arrest in Warwick Township.  A neighbor found a man down in a driveway, that man was Warwick High School Science Teacher, Douglas Balmer.  While the neighbor began CPR and 911 was called (also by Warwick School District teachers), numerous first responders rushed to the scene.  Officer Victoria Walton was the first to arrive and took over CPR efforts.  Her advanced training in CPR and first-aid along with the quick actions of the neighbor were paramount.  Lifesaving efforts continued with the other first responders jumping in, one after the other.  Warwick Community Ambulance happened to be in a training session just down the road and multiple crew members arrived in quick fashion along with several fire departments, specialty EMT's, utility trucks and off-duty NLCRPD Detective Stauffer.  No one was giving up, it was learned that Mr. Balmer was shocked three times before they were able to confirm a pulse and that Mr. Balmer was breathing. That drive and dedication to service by all who assisted ultimately saved Mr. Balmer's life.  Over 15 first responders were on scene that night.

Since his recovery, Mr. Balmer presented each first responder a special US Mint American Innovation coin featuring Bernard Lown, M.D., the inventor of the Direct Current Defibrillator (AED). Officer Walton is pictured with Mr. Balmer and his family.   To quote Detective Stauffer, "It's not everyday we get to say (or even feel) that we make a difference.  However, each of the first responders played a role in saving Doug Balmer."   The NLCRPD extends its thanks to all that assisted, we wish Mr. Balmer a speedy recovery!