Officers Save Chatham Woman's Life Thanks To Local Progam

CHATHAM TWP., N.J. – A little concern goes a long way, and in the case of one Chatham Township resident, it may have saved her life.

On Oct. 23, 2015, Betsy Boles, a member of the Operation Assurance program, didn’t call to check in with township police by 10 a.m., as previously scheduled.

Concern grew in officers Anthony Loporto and Matthew Smedberg, who conducted a welfare check at 10:15 a.m.

With house key in hand, the officers went inside the home and found Boles semi-conscious and in need of immediate medical care. She was then transported by the Chatham Emergency Squad to Morristown Medical Center, where she stayed for 31 days.

Boles then spent time at a rehabilitation center and has since fully recovered.

On Thursday, Jan. 14, Boles visited the officers and personally thanks Loporto, Smedberg, Chief Steven Hennelly and the Operation Reassurance program for helping save her life.

Operation Reassurance is a program that allows senior citizens to participate in daily communication with police officers to make sure he or she is doing fine. Find out more about the program here.