Butte College Students and Staff Honored for Saving Instructor’s Life

Butte College President, Samia Yaqub honors students and faculty for their lifesaving efforts. Pictured left to right: Lindsay Stalnaker, law enforcement academy cadet, Brian Swithenbank, law enforcement academy cadet, Kathleen Turner, instructor, Jose Lara, Law Enforcement Training Instructor, Jason McIntyre, Fish and Wildlife Academy cadet, Jason Cobbe, Department of Fish and Wildlife Academy cadet, and Larissa Peppas, Allied Health Programs Occupational Health Technician.

Last month, Butte College Instructor Kathleen Turner was providing instruction to the recruits of the Regular Basic Law Enforcement Academy at the main campus. Suddenly, Turner began experiencing signs of extreme medical distress. Several students and college staff members rendered medical aid by administering basic life support measures, including CPR and electronic defibrillation. As a direct result of their skilled efforts, Turner was revived and transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. She subsequently has made a full recovery. The students and staff were honored with medals at a recent Butte College Board of Trustees meeting this month for their life saving efforts.