NEW BEDFORD, MA — Rapid intervention and effective teamwork by two New Bedford police officers saved an unresponsive man on Thursday, Oct. 1.
While working a detail near the intersection of Cedar Grove and Purchase Street, Officer Alexander Polson noticed Officer Pedro Moco assisting an unconscious male on the sidewalk. Officer Polson quickly stepped in to assist.
Finding the man unresponsive and without a detectable pulse, the officers immediately initiated emergency life-saving procedures. Officer Polson administered two doses of Narcan, while Officer Moco performed CPR.
After several minutes of continuous resuscitation efforts, the man regained a faint pulse and eventually became alert and oriented.
New Bedford EMS arrived on the scene shortly after to transport the individual to a local hospital for further medical evaluation. Body-worn camera footage released from the incident highlights the swift, decisive action and seamless coordination between Officers Moco and Polson, which ultimately proved critical in saving the man’s life.
