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Brown Co Sheriff's Office Receives Award

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04/22/2016

(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized for its efforts to improve traffic safety.

The sheriff’s office was among five recipients to receive the state’s 2016 “People Saving People” Award Wednesday as part of the 22nd Kansas Transportation Safety Conference in Topeka.

The sheriff’s office was recognized for their Teen Lifesaver Initiative. The Initiative was started two years ago, and teaches high school students first aid and CPR as well as how to use an Automated External Defibrillator to help those injured in serious crashes.

Students from every high school in Brown County have been trained in live-saving measures from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Horton Police Department and the Brown County Health Department.

Accepting the award were Sheriff John Merchant and Public Safety Resource Officer J.D. Clary.

It's the second " People Saving Award" presented to Merchant during his 8 year tenure as Sheriff.

The People Saving People Award highlights efforts of a person or organization that has a positive effect on transportation safety behavior.

The Kansas Department of Transportation sponsors the award along with the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration.

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