CIRCLEVILLE – A Chillicothe police officer has been awarded a Silver Star for helping someone in immediate need.
On October 19, 2023, Officer Tatyana Myers was working outside duty assisting the Circleville Police Department at the Circleville Pumpkin Show. During this detail, Officer Tatyana Myers performed a life-saving act.
Officer Tatyana Myers was on her way back to the Circleville Police Department to prepare for roll call when she observed a person in distress. Without hesitation, Officer Tatyana Myers rushed to the woman’s aid, assessing the situation quickly. Officer Tatyana Myers performed the Heimlich Maneuver, delivering two forceful abdominal thrusts that dislodged the obstruction allowing her to breathe.
Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, Captain Johnathan Strawser witnessed the incident and stated he felt Officer Myers’s actions were beyond heroic in nature and she clearly went above and beyond. All of us at the Chillicothe Police Department are proud of Officer Tatyana Myers whose swift and decisive actions undoubtedly saved the woman’s life per reports and witnesses
The Silver Star Award is a commendation awarded to any active-duty police officer or reserve officer who demonstrated extraordinary heroism or acted in an exemplary manner under substantial risk of personal harm and beyond the call of duty.
