(MIDDLEBURY) - A Middlebury Police Officer has received a special honor.
Officer Darci Campbell waw given the Heart Of A Hoosier Award for her courageous actions that saved a man's life during a welfare check.
Campell was called on to assist the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office on October 25 at a residence. When they arrived, the officers found a man outside the home who was unresponsive and not breathing.
Campbell initiated CPR and other life-saving steps along with the other officers. Here quick response and effective techniques led to the man regaining a pulse and starting to breathe again. He was then taken to Elkhart General Hospital for further care.
Campbell was presented with the Heart Of A Hoosier Award on October 28, which is National First Responders Day. It's a time when our nation recognizes the incredible courage and commitment demonstrated by our emergency service providers.
Officer Campbell's actions serve as a reminder of the critical role first responders play in our lives.