It’s body-worn camera video that reached millions of people across the world: District 2 and District 6 Patrol officers working together to save a man ready to take his own life on the Dames Point Bridge. We’re proud to report that the young man is doing well today.

In this episode of Inside JSO, we’re sitting down with three officers who played a pivotal role in saving the young man’s life: Officer Antonio Richardson, Officer Joseph Neighbor, and Officer Brandon Creighton. Our officers share their perspectives on the incident, their thoughts when the video went viral, and their messages to anyone else who is struggling.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

1:45 Reactions to the Video Going Viral

5:18 How did the two districts work together?

7:07 The Intensity of the Moment

14:19 The Relief When the Man Took the Officer’s Hand

24:24 How is the young man doing now?

29:00 Inner Agency Reactions

30:53 A Message of Hope

36:20 Conclusion