Melissa Hamilton, Sergeant, ASPC-Winslow - 11/22/05

Director Schriro (left) presents Sergeant Melissa Hamilton with a Lifesaver Award.

Dedication and vigilance in the performance of her duties saved a life at ASPC-Winslow earlier this month. Sergeant Hamilton was a first responder to an inmate-on-inmate assault on the North Recreation Field on November 8.  Arriving moments after the initial IMS, Sergeant Hamilton was flawless in her application of training and time in service to provide basic first aid to the inmate until medical staff arrived on scene. Remaining calm and keeping the inmate calm, she expertly applied pressure to various wounds and slowed down the loss of blood. Keeping the inmate alert and conscious until medical staff arrived and providing medical treatment, saved the inmate’s life. Sergeant Hamilton mastery of core competency skills and basic security practices culminated in an accurate and immediate assessment of the situation and contributed to an exceptional positive outcome.

Owen Shivvers, Sergeant, ASPC-Winslow - 11/22/05

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