Duncanville police officer honored for life-saving efforts

The city of Duncanville presented one of its police officers with the city's Life-Saving Award. Ofc. Anai Figueroa helped save the life of a newborn baby last month.

Duncanville police got a 911 call on the evening of Sept. 6 that a woman had just given birth, but the infant was not breathing. Figueroa was one of the first to arrive on the scene.

"Officer Figueroa immediately began performing life-saving measures on the newborn until the newborn expelled fluid from the mouth and started crying. Officer Figueroa did this while demonstrating exceptional skill and composure under pressure," Duncanville Police Chief Matthew Stogner said.

The child and the mother were both taken to the hospital for further treatment.

"Officer Figueroa's rapid thinking and decisive actions exemplify her dedication and commitment to public safety," Stogner said.

He presented her with the city's Life-Saving Award during Tuesday night's meeting of the Duncanville City Council.

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