State Trooper Receives Award

 

Reuben Young, secretary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control & Public Safety (CC&PS), and Colonel Walter J. Wilson, Jr., Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol will present Trooper David H. Deal with the Department's Commendation Award and the Highway Patrol's Samaritan Award in a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb 17th at 1:15 p.m. in room 105, Public Safety Building at Davidson Community College.

“Trooper Deal's actions made a difference on April 5, 2008, when he assisted a man that was found unconscious behind a burning house on Peach Orchard Road in Rowan County. He administered CPR until EMS arrived,” said Young. “He is to be commended for his actions.”

On April 5th, Trooper Deal responded to a fire call at a residence on Peach Orchard Road in Rowan County. He located a man unconscious at the rear of the house and administered CPR until EMS arrived.

 “Trooper Deal demonstrated good judgment by administering CPR until EMS arrived. This level of service exemplifies what it means to be a State Trooper—to serve others,” said Colonel Walter J. Wilson, Jr., Highway Patrol Commander.

The Commendation Award is the Department's second highest award for heroism. The Commendation Award is presented to employees who prevent injury or death because of their actions.

Editor's Note: The award ceremony will be held Tuesday, Feb 17th at 1:15 p.m. in room 105 at the Public Safety Building at Davidson Community College. You are invited to attend and cover the story.