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Determined Response by New Westminster Police Officers Prevents Tragedy
In a remarkable display of dedication and swift action, the New Westminster Police Department demonstrated their life-saving capabilities on August 23rd, 2021. Responding to a report of a suspicious circumstance, Sergeant Jason Gelderman and Constables VJ Roh and Sander Dynes arrived at the scene on 6th Avenue in New Westminster.
They were confronted with a distressing sight—a large pool of blood outside a gas station. Constable Roh, conducting area patrols, soon discovered a 65-year-old man in an electric wheelchair a few blocks away. To their surprise, the man was completely unaware of the severity of his situation despite suffering from several medical conditions.
Realizing the urgent need for intervention, the officers sprang into action. Constable Roh uncovered a life-threatening wound on the man’s left shin, gushing blood at an alarming rate. Together, Sergeant Gelderman and Constable Dynes joined forces with Constable Roh, administering immediate first aid. They applied pressure to the wound, expertly bandaged it, and even utilized a tourniquet on the man’s leg.
Their timely and professional efforts ensured the man’s survival. New Westminster Fire Rescue and BC EHS paramedics arrived on the scene, taking over the medical care and swiftly transporting the man to a local hospital for further treatment.
The remarkable efforts displayed by Sergeant Jason Gelderman, Constable VJ Roh, and Constable Sander Dynes exemplify the profound value and influence that first responders bring to our communities.
