The La Vergne Police Department announced the 2025 Life Saving Award recipients, Officer Jeralds and Telecommunicator Cardwell, for their quick actions during a police supervisor's medical emergency earlier this year. Their intervention prevented a potentially fatal outcome, as reported by the La Vergne Police Department.
The La Vergne Police Department praised them for demonstrating exceptional training, awareness, and commitment to duty. In its social media post, the department stated, "This is what professionalism looks like. This is what teamwork looks like. This is what service to others truly means."
According to the La Vergne Police Department on their Facebook page, officers Jeralds and Cardwell helped save a life. The department said their quick and calm response was important. "We are proud to recognize their actions and grateful to have them serving our community," the post said.
