Pictured L-R: Sgt. J. South, Ptl. K. Sadula, Chief J. Brooks, SPO. C. Massey, City Mgr. Greg Wood
CROSSVILLE, TN – On Friday 4/19/2019, at 9am, the Crossville Police Department held a ceremony at the Police Department, 115 Henry St., Crossville, TN 38555, where three Crossville Police Officers were
honored with Life Saver Awards by Chief Jessie Brooks.
Crossville police Sergeant Jared South and Officers Chrystal Massey and Keith Sadula received awards for their response to a Louise Street address, for a report of CPR in progress, on March 24 th , 2019 at 10:24 am. Upon arrival, Officer Massey and Officer Sadula performed a quick patient assessment and found that the female did have a pulse, so they did not continue cardio pulmonary resuscitation at that time. Sgt. South administered one dose of Narcan Nasal Spray (pre-dosed spray of 4mg of Narcan) into the patient’s right nostril and she was immediately placed onto her left side, in the recovery position, by Officers Massey and Sadula, to prevent aspiration.
Sgt. South assessed the patient, once again and found that she did have a strong carotid pulse, but found
that she was not breathing adequately. The patient was placed on her back and was repositioned, with a
head tilt – chin lift, to open her airway. After this, the patient took a series of gasping breaths. As this
began to occur, City of Crossville Fire arrived on the scene and the patient was surrendered to their care.
The actions of all of the First Responders are a shining example of teamwork, community care and
professionalism. All three of these police professionals are to be commended and were recognized for
their life saving efforts with the issuance of the Crossville Police Department’s Life Saving Award.