GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Two Gridley Police Officers were honored at the last Gridley City Council meeting, held February 6th, 2023.

Officers Clint Massey and Sergeant Adam Reusser each received proclamations from the City of Gridley recognizing them for their actions that resulted in saving the life of a local business owner.

According to Gridley Police Chief Rodney Harr, “On December 23, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Officer Clint Massey and Sergeant Adam Reusser responded to the King Wah Restaurant regarding an individual who was unconscious and unresponsive. Upon their arrival, it was determined that the longtime owner and Gridley resident had collapsed in the kitchen area.” He continues, “Sergeant Reusser and Officer Massey did an initial assessment determined that there was no pulse and no respirations. Officer Massey relocated the individual and began administering CPR, while Sergeant Reusser retrieved additional equipment. Sergeant Reusser returned with additional equipment and assessed that Officer Massey had successfully regained the individuals’ respirations and pulse. Enloe Paramedics and Cal Fire personnel arrived on scene and transported the individual to the hospital where he was treated and later discharged home.”

Chief Harr presented both Sergeant Reusser and Officer Massey with Life Saving Awards, and the two were praised by the council.

The Gridley Police Department would like to recognize Officer Massey and Sergeant Reusser for their actions during an emergency situation, which resulted in the successful saving of a human life. Chief Harr added, “Their proper application of training and experience exemplified their dedication to duty, the preservation of life and service to the community.”

In addition to the heroic actions of these two officers, the GPD also wanted to thank and recognize fellow first responders for their actions during this emergency situation, Enloe Paramedics and Cal-Fire personnel.