Hamilton County deputy awarded medal for performing life-saving action

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett awarded one of his deputies for performing life-saving actions out in the field.

On March 16, 2025, patrol deputy Cody Widdows responded to Water Wheel Lane on reports of an unresponsive person.

Upon arrival, deputy Widdows found the individual and immediately began performing CPR…

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