Ripley Co. Sheriff's Deputy Receives Life-Saving Medal

The recognition was earned for a life-saving response in 2022.

Photo by the Ripley County Sheriff's Office.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – A Ripley County Sheriff’s deputy has been recognized for a life-saving response.

Deputy Conrad Reichert was presented the Life-Saving Medal last week for his efforts during an incident in 2022.  

Reichert responded to a call where an 8-year-old child that was not breathing. Reichert assisted the family with performing CPR on the child.

Their efforts were successful, and the child continued to recovery and rehabilitation.

Pictured above is Sergeant Corky Houseworth presenting Reichert with the Life-Saving Medal.

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