Deputy Sheriff Trainee William Bierwirth II Awarded Life-Saving Medal
On Jan. 12, 2024, Sheriff Moon publicly awarded Deputy Sheriff Trainee William Bierwirth II with a life-saving medal for his heroic actions on Oct. 22, 2023. On the day in question, Bierwirth was working inside Wayne Brown Correctional Facility (as a jail training officer at the time) when it was requested that he check on an incarcerated person who failed to exit his cell. He found the incarcerated person unresponsive and barely breathing. Bierwirth immediately called for help and began administering medical aid. Shortly after, medical and several staff came to assist and successfully revived the man.
Because of the quick actions of Deputy Sheriff Trainee Bierwirth and fellow staff who worked together, a life was saved. The man was transported to SNMH where he made a full recovery.
The following Sheriff’s staff were also awarded certificates of recognition for their direct assistance in saving a life: Sergeant Broadhurst and Officers Ryan Stanley, Kody Kencke, Jonathan Carrillo, Tyler Wells and trainee Logan Twitchell.
Officer Austen Reilly Awarded Life-Saving Medal
On Jan. 12, 2024, Sheriff Moon publicly awarded Officer Austen Reilly (not pictured) with a life-saving medal for his heroic actions on Oct. 14, 2023. On the day in question, Officer Reilly was working inside Wayne Brown Correctional Facility when an incarcerated person collapsed to the ground. Offcer Reilly called for medical, secured the facility, and evaluated the man for a pulse. With no pulse felt, he immediately began performing chest compressions and continued to do chest compressions until medical and additional officers arrived to assist.
Because of the quick actions of Officer Reilly and fellow staff who worked together, a life was saved. The man was transported to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH) where he made a full recovery.
The following Sheriff’s staff were also awarded certificates of recognition for their direct assistance in saving a life: Sergeant Randal Langer and Officers Robert Vaughn, Jonathan Carrillo, Christopher Lambert, and Darrick Cossairt.
