Officer Zakia Williams

Please tell this officer’s story of how they saved a life or showed exemplary service in the field.

While Officer Zakia Williams was driving, she noticed a vehicle driving erratically. When she managed to make contact with the driver, she found out there was a choking baby in the vehicle. Officer Williams administered appropriate first aid to clear the airway allowing the baby to breath again.

This was the second time in a matter of months that an officer with Gwinnett County School Police saved a choking baby.

Why should this officer receive the RISE Officer award?

This save exemplifies how officers make their communities safer every day. It shows the hard work that they do for all of us.