DPD Bicycle Officer Collapses While On The Job
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Dallas Police are rallying behind an officer in critical condition at Baylor Hospital.
Loved ones and several officers gathered throughout the evening Friday to support a colleague who collapsed while patrolling East Dallas on bike.
Pictures from a witness show fellow police surrounding the officer and providing aid. DPD says he suffered a medical emergency.
The officer, who has not been identified, was brought to the emergency room of Baylor Medical Center Dallas around 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
His family arrived later in a police car, as well as police department command staff and a chaplain.
The department reported Friday afternoon the officer was in critical condition but stable. It has not provided an update since.