Officer Honored For Quick Actions That May Have Helped Save A Life

HARRISON, NY — A police officer who offered potentially life-saving treatment in a medical emergency, even before an ambulance arrived, is being honored for her quick actions.

The Harrison Police Department has announced its officer of the month for August, citing the patrol officer's decisive reaction to a crisis.

On May 31, Police Officer Alexandra Menniti, assigned to patrol, was dispatched to a call for service for a man having an allergic reaction, Harrison police officials said announcing the honor. When she arrived, she noticed that the man was in visible respiratory distress and was having a severe allergic reaction to something he ate.

Menniti administered the epinephrine medication and the patient soon began to show signs of relief.

"We applaud Police Officer Alexandra Menniti on her quick identification and actions," the department said in a statement released on social media. "Congratulations! Keep up the good work!"

In early 2023, the Harrison Police Department purchased epinephrine medication. The training division, in collaboration with Harrison EMS, trained all of the department's officers on the identification and application of epinephrine.

"Patrol officers carry epinephrine daily alongside a defibrillator because we understand the value of early intervention in these cases," the department said.