Polson officers awarded for exceptional service in 2020
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News from the Polson Police Department
POLSON — On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Polson Police Department awarded certificates to several officers for their exceptional service to the community during the 2020 year.
Polson Police Chief Wade Nash said: “Their outstanding performance, exceptional diligence and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon themselves, the Polson community and the highest traditions of the Polson Police Department.”
Officer Dylan Moll was presented with a life-saving award for performing CPR and reviving an individual that had suffered a medical episode in their home. Moll was also awarded a letter of appreciation for deescalating a situation involving an individual exhibiting unusual behavior while armed with a handgun.
Sergeant George Simpson was presented with a life-saving award for performing CPR and administering Narcan to successfully revive an unconscious and not-breathing individual from a drug overdose.
Officer Kyle Cooper was presented with a letter of commendation for removing an unconscious occupant from a vehicle that had crashed into Flathead Lake. Once back on shore, emergency medical service responders were able to treat the victim.
Officer Michael Wharton was presented with a letter of commendation for locating an infant alone in a parked vehicle when outside temperatures were in the 20s. The infant’s guardians were inside an establishment consuming alcohol.
