Polson police officers honored
Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, left, and Officer Kyle Cooper. (Courtesy of Polson Police)
Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, left, and Sgt. George Simpson. (Courtesy of Polson Police)
Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, left, and Officer Michael Wharton. (Courtesy of Polson Police)
Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, left, and Officer Dylan Moll. (Courtesy of Polson Police)
The Polson Police Department recently honored several officers for exceptional service to their community in 2020.
Officer Dylan Moll was presented with a life-saving award for performing CPR and reviving an individual who had suffered a medical episode in their home. Officer Moll was also awarded a letter of appreciation for de-escalating a situation involving an individual exhibiting unusual behavior while armed with a handgun.
Sgt. 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 response personnel were able to treat the victim.
Officer Michael Wharton was presented with a letter of commendation for locating an infant who was alone in a parked vehicle, with outside temperatures in the 20s, while the guardians were inside an establishment consuming alcohol.
“Their outstanding performance, exceptional diligence and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon themselves, the Polson Community and were keeping with the highest traditions of the Polson Police Department.,” Chief Wade Nash said.
