05-23-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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st Employee of the 1 Quarter 2016 Christopher Sandoval Officer Christopher Sandoval joined the City of La Porte team in February 2007 and is currently assigned to the Patrol division evening shift. He was previously nominated for Employee of the Quarter in 2009, and has consistently scored Above Expectations on his annual performance evaluations. On the evening of February 11, 2016, Officer Sandoval was dispatched to a welfare concern regarding an elderly male. While en route to the call, additional information from Precinct 8 indicated the subject may be attempting to take his own life in his garage. Upon arrival to the scene, Officer Sandoval observed no vehicles in the driveway and a closed garage door. Placing his ear to the garage door, he heard what sounded like an idling motor and smelled vehicle exhaust. Moving quickly, Officer Sandoval made contact did not know the whereabouts of her husband. Officer Sandoval immediately made entry to the house and accessed the garage where he found the subject seated in the running vehicle. He activated the garage door opener to allow fresh air to enter and contacted dispatch to have La Porte EMS respond. Officer Sandoval made contact with the subject who was lethargic but responsive. La Porte EMS later confirmed that if not for the actions of Officer Sandoval, the subject would have succeeded in ending his life. consistent level of performance and service to the community, are wonderful reflections on the La Porte Police Department and the entire City of La Porte team. Please join me in recognizing him as the City of La Porte Employee of the Quarter.