Baby Stops Breathing In CT, Capitol Police Officer Rushes To Help

A Connecticut State Capitol Police officer helped restore an infant's breathing after the child's family flagged him down during a patrol in Hartford, police said Wednesday.

Corporal Reginal Early was on patrol near Amory Road and Michael J. Fallon Way on Tuesday, when a family approached him for help, according to a news release.

The family's child was not breathing and had turned blue, police said.

Recognizing the severity of the situation, Early immediately took the infant and began performing CPR.

His actions successfully restored the child's breathing before emergency medical personnel arrived, according to police.

The infant was subsequently transported to Connecticut Children's for further medical evaluation and treatment.

"I'm extremely proud of Corporal Early's quick actions during this emergency. His response is a great example of the dedication and professionalism our officers bring to their jobs every day," Capitol Police Chief Luiz Casanova said in a statement.

While Capitol Police officers are primarily responsible for protecting the Connecticut General Assembly, its employees and visitors, incidents like this demonstrate their commitment to serving and protecting the public whenever and wherever they are needed, the department said.

Capitol Police commended Early for his actions and wished the child and family well.