CCSO SAR Training
CCSO release – Date / Time: July 7th through July 9th, 2023; Classification: Search and Rescue Field Training Exercise; Location: Coos County. Your Coos County Search and Rescue Team conducted a three day training exercise. Over a 3-day period, from July 7th through July 9th, the Coos County Search and Rescue Team conducted its annual Field Training Exercise (FTX). Over the course of the 3 days, our exceptional volunteers participated in a rope rescue and repel course that included an 80ft repel. SAR also refined skills covering first aid, shelter making, and fire making. Members also participated in a simulated mission to challenge the searchers, and incident command, and keep the team sharp and prepared for our Community. We would also like to give special recognition to our team voted ‘Rookie of Year’ Sarah Barton and ‘Searcher of the Year’ Mike Wright. This team is a family and only growing stronger but we are always trying to grow in numbers. If you are interested, please reach out to Deputy Justin Gray at Jgray@co.coos.or.us for more information on how you can give back to your community.
CCSO Deputy Recognition
CCSO release – Date / Time: July 7th, 2023, around 11:30 am; Case Number(s): Classification: Deputy Recognition; Location: Coos County Jail; Deputies: M. Graham, L. Bowen, B. Vitek. Coos County Jail Deputies act quickly to save an AICs life. On July 7th, 2023, around 11:30 am, Deputy Vitek located a male Adult in Custody (AIC) unconscious and unresponsive in his cell. Immediately he radioed for medical assistance from Jail Medical staff. Deputies Graham and Bowen responded to the cell as well. During the event, the male AIC was found not breathing, and a pulse could not be found. Due to no trauma being seen, it was clear to the Deputies that this likely resulted from a drug overdose. The well-trained Deputies provided an initial dose of Narcan, and the Medical staff started CPR. A second dose of Narcan was ultimately given, and the AIC began to breathe intermittently. Deputies continued providing medical assistance until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived. The male AIC was taken to a local hospital for further treatment. It was determined that the AIC likely overdosed on Fentanyl. Due to the quick life-saving actions of Deputies Graham, Bowen, and Vitek, this AIC fully recovered on the same day and is back in custody. It is not known at this time exactly how the AIC came to possess Fentanyl, and that is under further investigation. Coos County Jail Platoon Supervisor, Sergeant D. De Los Santos, provided the recognition of the three mentioned Deputies.