Watertown Police announced a special recognition for officers and a dispatcher who helped a man who suffered a serious injury after getting his arm caught in a machine.
A 911 call was placed on July 9 at about 10:15 a.m. for a serious medical emergency at a business on Grove Street.
“The caller, who was highly distraught, reported that a worker’s arm had become caught in a machine, resulting in a severe injury,” said the announcement from Watertown Police.
Dispatcher Jessica Scully, “expertly calmed the caller, gathered critical details, and provided life-saving first aid instructions over the phone, including application of a tourniquet,” the announcement said.
The Watertown Fire Department and EMS were called to the scene. Sgt. Sheila Grady-Duguay was the first to reach the scene, joined shortly by Officer Devon Shatkin, who “applied a tourniquet she carries as part of her duty gear, stabilizing the worker until fire and EMS personnel arrived to take over care,” the report said.
Officers Allison Grizey and Mike Hill also assisted.
“The swift and decisive actions of the police officers were critical in saving the worker’s life. We commend our team for their professionalism, composure, and commitment to public safety in this life-threatening emergency,” the announcement said. “We wish the injured individual a full recovery and thank all agencies involved for their outstanding service.”
The best.
Thank you, Officers. We are proud to have you.