Information submitted by the city of Des Plaines.
Des Plaines Police Officer Mike Schild received a Life Saving Award from Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner, on behalf of the City of Des Plaines.
On Friday, July 12, 2013, Schild reported to the 2000 block of Estes Avenue regarding an unresponsive subject. Schild found a 65-year-old man in his bed with no pulse and not breathing. The officer initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the Des Plaines Fire Department arrived on the scene and continued to administer life saving measures.
Police Chief William Kushner stated, “Due to Officer Mike Schild’s quick thinking and calm demeanor during a lifesaving incident, the victim’s life was saved.” (pictured left to right) Des Plaines Police Commander Michael Holdman, Officer Michael Schild displaying the award plaque and medal, Deputy Police Chief Nick Treantafeles, Deputy Chief Paul Burger, and Commander Randy Akin pose for a photograph following the presentation of the Life Saving Award to Officer Schild at the Monday, November 4, 2013, City Council Meeting at Des Plaines City Hall.
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