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Corpus Christi police officer receives recognition after using belt as tourniquet to save a life

The individual was rushed to a hospital where they were able to recover from their injuries.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department gave a special recognition to one of it's own after the officer saved a man's life at a home on Weber Road in November.

According to a post form CCPD, Lieutenant William Broyles found a person who had a critical injury and was losing blood fast. In a quick act, Broyles removed his own belt and applied a tourniquet to reduce blood loss. 

The department said this helped save the person's life. The individual was rushed to a hospital where they were able to recover from their injuries. And for that, Broyles was awarded the life saving ribbon.

On November 17, 2021, Lieutenant William Broyles responded to a call for an injured party at a residence located on the...

Posted by Corpus Christi Police Department on Thursday, January 27, 2022

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