NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A newborn who was not breathing when she was born in a train station bathroom is doing well after a police officer performed CPR on the child and rushed her to a hospital. Body camera video released Friday by NJ Transit police showed what happened when officers arrived at the women's restroom in Newark's Penn Station on Tuesday.
NJ Transit Police perform life-saving CPR to revive an unresponsive newborn.
Newark, N.J. – New Jersey Transit Police officers effectively used teamwork, life-saving skills and a police vehicle to save the life of a newborn baby girl.
On Tuesday, July 14, at 10:00 a.m., NJTPD officers at Newark Penn Station responded to a report of a medical event in the women's restroom. Upon arrival, officers found a mother who was cradling her newborn baby in her arms. The baby was not breathing and was grey in color.
Officer Bryan Richards immediately began chest compressions. Nevertheless, the baby remained unresponsive. He urgently called for EMS to respond via police radio. Realizing the dire need for immediate medical care, Officer Richards rushed the baby to a police cruiser accompanied by Officer Alberto Nunes. While Officer Richards continued chest compressions, Officer Nunes drove the police cruiser to the hospital. After continued chest compressions and Officer Richard's words of encouragement, the baby began to breathe and is currently doing well. An excellent job and another precious life saved by New Jersey Transit Police Officers!
Portions of the included body worn camera footage have been redacted to respect the privacy of the mother and newborn child.
Police found the mother, who had just given birth, cradling the girl, who was gray in color.
Officer Bryan Richards began chest compressions and radioed for EMS, but "realizing the dire need for immediate medical care," Richards decided to rush the baby to the hospital, police said.
While Officer Alberto Nunes drove, Richards continued to pump the girl's chest and offered words of encouragement. A cry was heard as they neared the hospital and the baby began to breathe.
"Good girl. Good girl. Good girl," Richards said as the officers arrived at the hospital.
NJ Transit said the baby is doing well.
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