Riverside Police Association

In June 2022, officers Ptl. Griffin and Sgt. Perinho responded to a medical call for a resident suffering from a possible stroke. Upon arrival, officers located Mrs. Boyce who was in fact exhibiting signs of a stroke and in distress. Both officers were able to assist her and keep her calm until EMS personnel arrived and transported her to a nearby hospital where she was diagnosed with a life-threatening stroke. Thankfully, Mrs. Boyce was able to make a recovery. In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, Mrs. Boyce came into the station to present both officers with red ribbons signifying stroke awareness as gratitude to them for their quick and compassionate response.

Here are some key signs of individuals suffering from a Stroke:

-Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
-Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
-Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
-Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
-Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

If you or someone else are exhibiting these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately!