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Officers Honored for Saving Colleague Who Collapsed While Delivering Christmas Gifts

Putnam City officers performed immediate CPR on Assistant Chief Herb Nelson after his sudden collapse during a holiday gift delivery, likely saving his life, state Sen. Julia Kirt said.

  • On Wednesday, Assistant Chief Herb Nelson suddenly collapsed while lifting presents during a December gift-delivery in Putnam City, Oklahoma.
  • The department's Christmas program through CareShare had Putnam City Public Schools Police delivering presents in December, described as a typical day intended to spread holiday cheer.
  • On-Scene officers said `And we had to start doing CPR on him`, acting quickly after finding no pulse when Nelson was on his back.
  • Nelson spent the winter break in the ICU but is now recovering, and a GoFundMe has been created to help with Nelson's expenses.
  • Kirt said `We heard about your amazing bravery, and we wanted to recognize you` as she praised the officers' quick response, highlighting their preparedness.
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Officers honored for saving colleague who collapsed while delivering Christmas gifts

A police officer was honored after a mission to spread holiday cheer ended with needing a Christmas miracle.

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Putnam City officers honored for saving colleague who collapsed while delivering Christmas gifts

A Putnam City police officer was honored Wednesday after a mission to spread holiday cheer ended with needing a Christmas miracle.

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'Heroic:' Putnam City Schools police officers perform life-saving CPR on colleague

In December, a Putnam City Schools Police Officer collapsed while on duty, with his fellow officers stepping in to save his life.

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KFOR-TV broke the news in Oklahoma City, United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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