Knox County – Master Trooper Jim Dotson and Bicknell Police Officers Kevin Porter and Loren Myers received a “Lifesaving Award†earlier today for their involvement in saving the life of a Bicknell resident back in February. The awards were presented during the Indiana State Police Annual Spring Awards Ceremony held at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis.
On February 8, Master Trooper Dotson was parked in his driveway in Bicknell about to end his shift when he overheard Knox County 911 dispatch a medical emergency at a residence in Bicknell. Without hesitation, Dotson immediately responded and arrived with Bicknell Police Officers Kevin Porter and Loren Myers to discover a 48-year-old male in full cardiac arrest. Porter and Myers initiated CPR while Dotson applied his issued AED (Automated External Defibrillator). The 48-year-old patient had to be shocked twice before sustaining a pulse. Knox County EMS arrived and had to shock the patient two more times before arriving at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. When Trooper Dotson followed up at the hospital the 48-year-old patient was sitting up engaging the staff in conversation.
“There is absolutely no doubt that without the quick response of these first responders that this individual would have likely lost his life or had serious permanent injury. Master Trooper Dotson and Bicknell Police Officers Kevin Porter and Loren Myers are to be commended for their actions and proud of their efforts in saving a human life,†said Lieutenant Brian Bailey, Commander of the Evansville District.
