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and current Empire Deputy Chief Keith Sandford, who responded to an unresponsive woman who appeared to be overdosing. Sandford quickly assessed the situation and performed CPR and sternum rubs to the woman for four minutes, saving her life.

e second life-saving award was awarded to O cer Matthew Moore, who responded to an unconscious man who appeared to be overdosing. Moore assessed and administered Narcan to the man who regained consciousness and made a full recovery. e Idaho Springs Police Department was founded in July of 1873, making this year ISPD’s 150th year of service. During the awards ceremony, Chief Nathan Buseck presented “150 years” commemorative badges to all members of the agency.

Another award that has become tradition at the Idaho Springs Police Department is the Chief’s Award, which was given to Sgt. Rich Sonnenberg and Bailor for their ability to de-escalate a situation where a party had brie y taken two women hostage and armed themself with a sword. is call was hectic, rapidly evolving and challenging to ensure everyone made it through the incident safely and unharmed, according to a press release from ISPD. is incident could have had a very di erent outcome had these two o cers not applied their experience and training to ultimately de-escalate the situation, the press release stated.

All ISPD o cers will be wearing their commemorative badges until the end of 2024 in recognition of the Sesquicentennial celebration.

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