Five South Bend Police Officers have been honored with Lifesaving Awards for their roles in helping save a child’s life.

Officers John Bies, Jerrid Arnold, Lauren Baker, Lt. Maranda Baker and Officer Brad Sadilek responded to a call, last month, at a home for a young boy who had been attacked by a dog.

Upon arrival, officers immediately began performing lifesaving measures by tending to the boy’s injuries.

Due to the severity of his wounds, the officers chose to transport the child to the hospital in a squad car so he could get to the Emergency Room quickly.

Doctors told officers that their decision to immediately transport the child to the hospital was a key factor in helping save his life.

According to family, the young boy’s condition continues to improve each day.