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Recognition of Captain Raheem Aleem for Heroic Act
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Date Of BOCC Meeting: Monday, November 26, 2018
Request For Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to recognize Durham County Office of the Sheriff’s Captain Raheem Aleem for saving the lives of two small children in early November.
Being in the right place at the right time is how Captain Raheem Aleem explains what happened when he helped to save the lives of two toddlers on November 1, 2018. “Divine intervention” is what he says took place when he was led to take a different route than originally planned as he returned to Durham from Mebane, North Carolina, Captain Aleem was traveling Interstate 85 just outside of Durham when he saw a SUV flip over after crashing into a guardrail. His quick response to the accident allowed him to get the children caught in the wreckage out of the car and pass them off to good Samaritans who stopped to also assist. In addition to the children surviving the accident, their mother was also rescued and taken to a nearby hospital where they have been since discharged and recovering well.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This agenda action item aligns with Goal 3: Safe Community.
Resource Persons: Chair Wendy Jacobs.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board recognized Durham County Office of the Sheriff Captain Raheem Aleem for his heroic act saving the lives of two small children.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________