VIDEO: Utah School Resource Officer Saves 2 Lives in Same Day
Video: Utah School Resource Officer Saves 2 Lives in Same Day
After Megan Rowley had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest at her St. George's, UT, middle school, the school's resource officer Matt Schuman responded with measures that doctors say saved the 14-year-old from death or severe brain damage.

After Megan Rowley had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest at her St. George's, UT, middle school, the school's resource officer Matt Schuman responded with measures that doctors say saved the 14-year-old from death or severe brain damage.
Rowley was one of two lives that Schuman is credited with saving in a single day last week, Fox 13 reports.
Around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Megan called home after she was feeling dizzy in gym class. Then she quickly became violently ill.
When Megan's dad got to the school, she was vomiting, and as they walked out the doors, she fell to her knees.
That’s when Schuman rushed to her side.
Schuman called for an ambulance, and then Megan suffered a seizure.
"So I checked for a pulse, and I checked for breathing, and I didn't get either," he said.
Megan was in cardiac arrest.
Schuman gave the girl CPR until EMTs arrived at the scene.
The Rowley family is hailing the officer as a hero. But Schuman says he was simply doing his job.
Megan had a message for Schuman: "I would just say, 'Thank you for saving my life.'"
Later that same day as Officer Schuman was returning home from working at a wrestling match, he heard dispatch reporting an infant was choking. Realizing he was just a few doors from the scene, Schuman responded and cleared the infant’s airway, saving the 9-day-old baby’s life.
More Patrol
Tips for Watching the Hands
How can officers better “watch the hands”? Mike Willis, Law Enforcement National Training and Program Director for the US Deputy Sheriff's Association, shares some tips.
Read More →10 Tips for Felony/High-Risk Stops
What steps can officers take to stay safer during felony or high-risk vehicle stops? Here are 10 tips from Mike Willis, Law Enforcement National Training and Program Director for the US Deputy Sheriff's Association.
Read More →
Amped Highlights Power Behind Amped FIVE Software
Amped FIVE empowers you to advance your investigations with confidence and precision, from the crime scene all the way to the courtroom.
Read More →
Police K-9 Killed, Suspect Dies in Shootout with Cops
A Burbank Police Department K-9 was fatally shot over the weekend by a passenger who fled on foot from a traffic stop. The armed suspect was killed in a shootout with officers.
Read More →From the Show Floor: InVeris
In this video, learn about how InVeris provides training to law enforcement, including customized augmented reality scenarios. The augmented reality system can scan up to 10,000 square feet of real-life environments and create a curriculum based on those spaces.
Read More →From the Show Floor: Polaris Government & Defense
Learn about Polaris Government & Defense in this video as POLICE visits their show booth to discover their side-by-sides and the advantages they provide for agencies.
Read More →
2026 Ford Pro™ Police & Special Service Vehicles Guide is Available for Download
Ford Pro™ meets the needs of law-enforcement agencies
Read More →
Dashcam Video Shows Officers Rescue Man from Burning Car
Dashcam video released by a New Jersey police department shows two of its officers rescuing an unconscious man from a burning car after a crash.
Read More →
Aimpoint COA optic + A-CUT Named Red Dot of the Year
The Aimpoint COA optic + A-CUT system has been named Red Dot of the Year by Guns & Ammo magazine. The new optic system was introduced in January 2025.
Read More →From the Show Floor: Axon
Join POLICE as we visit with Abi Stock, of Axon, to learn about the company’s latest technology offerings, such as Axon Assistant, Form One, and the DFR integration with Skydio.
Read More →
