Safety Awards Ceremony Recognizes Local Heroes
The 2012 Pikes Peak Community College Public Safety Awards Ceremony honored twenty individuals for their outstanding achievements and selfless actions.
KRDO Newschannel 13 talked with one award recipient, who was recognized for saving the life of a fellow disabled student in October.
Cody McCullough was tutoring the student when she began choking on an apple.
?When I turned around and noticed her choking, I just started moving,? he said.
McCullough performed the Heimlich maneuver on the student until she began breathing again. McCullough said he attributes his actions to his time served in the military. McCullough served as an Army Cavalry Scout, 19 Delta prior to enrolling at Pikes Peak Community College. Through the Army, McCullough served on two tours to Iraq.
?I do credit a lot of my motivation and everything I?ve done from my military service,? McCullough said.
When asked how he felt about being recognized as a hero, McCullough responded, ?I just call it doing my job.?
The following individuals and members of the Pikes Peak Community College community were honored at Wednesday?s ceremony:
Ms. Elia Ashby, PPCC Student, Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in interpreting.
Mr. Bob Laird, PPCC Facilities and Operations (retired), Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in facilities support to the Campus Police.
Ms. Diane Montelongo, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (retired), Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in support of a criminal investigation.
Ms. Lori Morgan, PPCC EMS Faculty, Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in support of training the Campus Police.
Mr. Cyrille Parent, PPCC Info Technologies Director, Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in technology support of the Campus Police.
Ms. Patricia Reitswiesner, PPCC Grants Coordinator, Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in support of obtaining an Emergency Management grant.
Ms. Ana Rodrigues, PPCC Financial Services staff, Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished service in interpreting.
Deputy Glenn Boarman, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of criminal investigations.
Officer Michelle Chavez, Probation Officer, 12th Judicial District (Alamosa), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of a criminal investigation.
Sergeant Bob Donels, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of criminal investigations.
Deputy Chris Gonzalez, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of criminal investigations.
Deputy Jason Hess, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of criminal investigations.
Lieutenant Jeff Kramer, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of criminal investigations.
Deputy Marcus Miller, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), Outstanding Commendation Award, for distinguished service in support of criminal investigations.
Mr. Cody McCullough, PPCC student, Life Saving Award, for actions taken in the presence of a choking victim.
Professor Gary Glissmeyer, PPCC faculty, Life Saving Award, for actions taken in the presence of a choking victim.
Officer Chad Bauer, PPCC Campus Police, Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Investigation.
Officer Tony Cantu, PPCC Campus Police, Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Investigation.
Officer Jennifer McCormack, PPCC Campus Police, Merit Award for Excellent Arrest.
Officer Jerry Spanks, PPCC Campus Police, Distinguished Police Service Award.
