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| Six Missouri Prison Employees Honored as Lifesavers |
| By St. Joseph News Press |
| Published: 11/25/2002 |
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Six employees at a state prison in St. Joseph received awards last Tuesday for saving the lives of two fellow employees and an inmate. 'These employees were called upon and responded to the call,' said Gary Kempker, director of the Missouri Department of Corrections. Mr. Kempker and state Rep. Randall Relford, D-Cameron, made the presentation to a crowd of more than 100 family members and employees at the Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center. Kirk Thomas, a caseworker, was inspecting inmates being confined in the prison's segregation unit on May 28. Mr. Thomas found an inmate who had attempted suicide in his cell. He called for assistance and three officers - Alan Hensley, Greg Borske and Cade Thompson - responded. There actions saved the life of the offender, who had already passed out, Mr. Kempker said. In March, Tish Redmond, a nurse at the facility, was assisting an officer who complained that he wasn't feeling well. The officer wanted to wait until after work to seek medical assistance. Ms. Redmond recognized that the symptoms suggested the officer might be having a heart attack. The citation stated that Ms. Redmond called for an ambulance and had the officer transferred Heartland Regional Medical Center. That same day, the officer underwent surgery that saved his life. Timothy Slagle, a correction officer, was working New Year's Day when he observed a fellow officer in distress. Mr. Slagle determined that the officer was exhibiting symptoms that indicated a possible heart attack. His call for assistance resulted in the officer being transported and admitted to the local medical center. In addition to the department's lifesaver award, each officer received certificates authorized by the Missouri General Assembly. So far this year, the department has given about 30 lifesaving awards, Mr. Kempker said. |
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