A Fulton County deputy was honored for his life saving effort at a statewide conference.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office reported through social media that recently at the 93rd Annual Indiana Sheriff's Association Conference held in French Lick, Deputy Derek Halterman of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was presented with the ISA Life Saving Award.
This award, established in 2009, is given annually to office personnel who has performed a life saving act in the fulfillment of his or her duties, dedicated to the purpose or improving our society through professional and ethical law enforcement. Deputy Halterman was nominated for this award for his lifesaving efforts in November 2022.
On November 15, 2022, Fulton County emergency personnel were dispatched to the 5000 block of S SR 25 on a report of a baby not breathing. Personnel were advised the parents were on their way to the hospital with the 1-month-old infant because he had been sick when they noticed he had stopped breathing. They pulled over to the side of the road and called 911.
While out on patrol, 15-year veteran Deputy Derek Halterman responded to this call and arrived within three minutes of being dispatched. Deputy Halterman immediately took the infant from the parents and checked him for life. After confirming the infant was not breathing and without a pulse, he began CPR. Deputy Halterman continued CPR until the medics arrived some six minutes later.
The infant was taken to the hospital and later that day transferred to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. He was treated at Riley Hospital for eight days before being released home to his parents.
The infant survived and is doing remarkably well. Speaking with the infant’s father he stated, “your deputy knew as soon as he got there, we didn’t know what we were doing (with CPR). He took him, began working, and we were instantly relieved. He knew exactly what he was doing.” The actions of Deputy Halterman on November 15, 2022 are nothing short of remarkable and lifesaving.
“I recognized Deputy Halterman’s quick intervention and determination to save the life of another and wanted to highlight his exceptional actions. His lifesaving efforts were extraordinary, and he is well deserving of this award,” stated Sheriff Travis Heishman.
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