U.Va. Honors Three Officers for Lifesaving Actions
January 22, 2010 | Virginia News
January 21, 2010 — Three University of Virginia employees — Sgt. Ted Roach of hospital security and U.Va. police officers Keith Berry and Jeffrey Maddra — were honored for their life-saving actions at the U.Va. Police Department's first commendation luncheon, held Wednesday in Newcomb Hall Ballroom.
On Dec. 7, 2007, a 2:30 a.m. call alerted officers to a "jumper" at the East Parking Garage, Pannell said. When he and another officer arrived at the scene, Roach was already there. Despite their efforts to talk the individual down, the man jumped and Roach caught him just as he leapt. Thanks to Roach's actions, this person survived, Pannell said, though Roach sustained a shoulder injury.
