U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office Of Field Operation Officers Respond to Medical Emergency at Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Peace Arch Port of Entry responded with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to assist in saving a 67 year old woman’s life. During routine screening at the border, officers were advised that a woman was experiencing a medical emergency. A supervisory CBP officer and two other CBP officers responded to the family then called 911 requesting emergency medical technicians.
Acting Area Port Director Kenneth L. Williams is quoted saying:
"The quick and professional response by CBP personnel in Blaine assisted in saving this woman's life. This scenario portrays CBP's commitment to protect and serve our communities and the traveling public."
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Peace Arch Port of Entry responded with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to assist in saving a 67 year old woman’s life. During routine screening at the border, officers were advised that a woman was experiencing a medical emergency. A supervisory CBP officer and two other CBP officers responded to the family then called 911 requesting emergency medical technicians.