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Life-Saving State Police Officer Recognized By Canton Board
Officer credited with saving man's life at ball diamond.
Sergeant Paul DiPietro of the Michigan State Police Metro Post is a recipient of a lifesaving resolution awarded Tuesday by the Canton Township Board of Trustees, according to a news release from the department.
DiPietro, a Canton resident, received this resolution as a result of his life-saving actions while off-duty on March 17. He heard someone screaming for help near the Canton Township ball fields, the news release seaid. When he arrived, he was told that a 51-year-old male had a heart attack. DiPietro started CPR and continued to assist the man until relieved by the Canton Fire Department, the news release said.
The department credited DiPetro's actions for saving the man’s life.
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The resolution was given by the Canton Township Board of Trustees at its township meeting on May 8, the release said.
Sgt. DiPietro enlisted with the Department on Jan. 1, 1990, and has served at the Flat Rock Post, SECID and the Metro Post.
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