News Release North Platte Police
On Nov. 23, 2021, at 8:35 p.m., Officer Matt Proehl was on patrol when he observed a medical call for a 50-year-old female that was unconscious and possibly not breathing.
Officer Proehl responded to assist as he was nearby. Upon Officer Proehl’s arrival, CPR was being performed on the female. Officer Proehl deployed the AED from his patrol car and a shock was delivered to the patient.
With the assistance of EMS, the female became stable enough to be transported to Great Plains Health by the North Platte Fire Department. The female was released from the hospital several days later.
Thanks to Officer Proehl’s quick and decisive action to use his AED, Officer Proehl was credited with saving the female’s life.
Officer Proehl was presented with a lifesaving award from the Department of Health and Human Services at the City Council Meeting on Jan. 18.
We commend Officer Proehl for his actions during this stressful situation.