MONROE, N.C. — Officer Niklas Tarczynski of the Monroe Police Department is being hailed for his quick and courageous actions during a medical emergency on Aug. 29 in a medical office parking lot.
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A patient suffered a sudden cardiac arrest outside the facility, prompting a swift response from Monroe Police officers who arrived before EMS services. Officer Tarczynski immediately took over chest compressions from a physician who had begun CPR, providing critical care in the early moments of the emergency.
The Monroe Police Department has recognized Officer Tarczynski for his life-saving actions. Thanks to his rapid response, the patient survived the cardiac arrest and is currently hospitalized, breathing on his own.
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