Deputies Charles Kaminer and Thomas Andrews,

 

On August 29, 2015 at approximately 1903 hours, Deputies Charles Kaminer and Thomas Andrews were assisting Deputy Evan Vinston with a disabled vehicle on Belair Road. While at that location, a black male came running up the road yelling “He hung himself”.  Deputy Kaminer and Deputy Andrews got into their patrol cars and followed the subject to 3751 Belair Road. They noticed a male subject hanging from a tree limb by a cable that was tied around his neck. Both deputies immediately ran to him, where Deputy Andrews grabbed him to relieve the pressure from the cable, while Deputy Kaminer attempted to cut the cable. It was determined that the cable had metal inside, therefore Deputy Kaminer had to untie the knots in the cable. Deputies Andrews and Kaminer removed the cable from around his neck, and laid him flat on his back to begin CPR. The subject’s body was blue, with a faint pulse and he was not breathing. Deputy Andrews gave 1 chest compression and performed a sternum rub causing him to slightly gasp for air. Deputy Andrews was given a Bag Valve Mask (BVM) from Corporal Thigpen’s vehicle. Deputy Andrews began ventilating the subject as Deputy Kaminer assisted with securing the airway. Both deputies continued this process until First Responders arrived on scene.

Due to their fast thinking, level of experience, and desire to help those in need, a life was saved.