A Hardeman County deputy is being praised by her own agency after she stopped to give first aid to an injured person at a call. The Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office has recognized Deputy Brittany Morrow for what it called her “quick response and compassionate actions” while answering a disturbance call, according to reports published Monday, Oct. 19, by The Magnolia Post and Hatchie Press.
What the Hardeman County deputy did at the scene
According to the sheriff’s office, Morrow arrived at the scene of a disturbance and found a victim bleeding from the area around the eyebrow. Rather than waiting for medical crews, she began treating the injury right away.
She rendered first aid as soon as she reached the victim.
She worked to control the bleeding.
She stayed with the victim, giving care and assistance, until an ambulance arrived.
The sheriff’s office did not release the date or location of the call, the name of the victim, or the nature of the disturbance, and it did not say whether anyone was charged. Tippah News will update this story if more information is released.
Sheriff’s office: “more than just a call for service”
In its statement, the sheriff’s office said it was proud of Morrow “for demonstrating the importance of being prepared to respond to more than just a call for service.”
The agency added that her quick thinking, professionalism and willingness to step in when someone needed help reflect the dedication its deputies bring to serving the people of Hardeman County. Officials noted that deputies often go beyond their traditional law enforcement duties in the course of serving the public.
Why first aid skills matter for rural deputies
In rural counties like Hardeman, and in neighboring North Mississippi counties such as Tippah and Benton, a patrol deputy may reach an emergency before an ambulance can get there. Basic skills such as controlling bleeding can make a real difference in those minutes, and the sheriff’s office pointed to Morrow’s actions as an example of being ready for whatever a call brings.
For residents of Middleton, Saulsbury, Bolivar and the rest of Hardeman County, the recognition is a reminder of work deputies do that rarely makes headlines. The sheriff’s office has been sharing more updates with the public in recent weeks, including its request for former reserve deputies to return their badges.
How to reach the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office
In an emergency, always call 911. Residents with non-emergency questions, or who want to pass along thanks for a deputy’s work, can contact the Hardeman County Sheriff’s Office through its official website or social media pages.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
