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Published on January 16, 2025
Durham County Deputies Save Man's Life with CPR and AED at CourthouseSource: Durham County Sheriff's Office

On Tuesday, deputies at the Durham County Courthouse responded quickly when a man collapsed in the civil clerk's office. The Durham County Sheriff's Office reported that the man was unresponsive and had a head injury.

The deputies used CPR and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of their training, helping stabilize the man until emergency medical technicians (EMTs) arrived. This quick response highlighted the importance of CPR and AED training for law enforcement officers.

Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead praised the deputies' actions, saying, "I am proud of the quick action these deputies took today. Sgt Foster, Deputy Deloatch, and Deputy Truitt did exactly what they are trained to do when someone is in need of assistance. We all pray that the man they assisted today has a full recovery," in a Durham County Sheriff's Office release.

The man was taken to a local hospital, and while his current condition is unknown.