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MANSFIELD, La. -- DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson today recognized two of his deputies for their life-saving efforts. On a recent call, patrol deputies Kristopher Lindsey and Micah Latin found a man who was unconscious and not breathing. Both began life-saving techniques, including the use of their AED and CPR until EMS arrived on the scene. Richardson said a responding paramedic with 22 years of experience said he witnessed the best administration of CPR he'd ever seen from law enforcement. "Both deputies provided a clear and concise report of the patient's condition and all measures they had taken prior to our arrival. These deputies gave the subject the best possible change for resuscitation before EMS was able to take over. Their actions were instrumental in this critical situation, demonstrating exceptional skill, professionalism, and dedication far beyond their duties," Richardson quoted the paramedic as saying. Richardson and his staff expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the deputies for their service to the community. DPSO this summer equipped each deputy's patrol unit with an AED (automated external defibrillator) kit.