Christian Kaufman

Dedicated and proficient Deputy Sheriff/Paramedic with extensive experience in law enforcement and emergency medical services. Possess advanced knowledge in handling stressful situations, enforcing laws, and providing critical medical care in high-pressure environments. Skilled in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining composure in chaotic scenarios, and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in need. Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and swift response in emergencies. Proven track record of effectively managing crises, protecting public safety, and delivering quality patient care. Seeking to leverage expertise in both law enforcement and emergency medical services to serve and protect the community with integrity and professionalism.

• Life Saving Award
  August 2023
  Maricopa County Sheriffs Office
  On 2/12/2022 at about 1706 hours; (MC22025750) Deputy Kaufman (S2146), who is also a certified EMT, responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash near Tortilla Flat, on SR88 at MP214 (IR22003842). Upon arrival, Deputy Kaufman, found the operator, and sole occupant of the motorcycle, with severe injuries. Deputy Kaufman quickly recognized the need to provide medical care to the operator, who had sustained major trauma to his leg and was bleeding profusely. Deputy Kaufman applied a tourniquet to stop the operator from losing any more blood. Deputy Kaufman continued to provide care and treatment to the operator until advanced medical support was able to get on scene, nearly 40 minutes later.The operator was extracted from the location and taken to the Canyon Lake Aid Station via ambulance. The operator was flown via an air ambulance to a level one trauma center. At the trauma center, Deputy Kaufman's quick application of tourniquets were found to have saved the operator's life by stopping him from exsanguination. The operator received limb-altering surgery and was later listed in stable condition.
  
  Deputy Kaufman worked independently, due to the remote area, for an extended period. Deputy Kaufman is to be commended for his ability to handle a stressful and dynamic situation, reflecting favorable on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.A leading cause of death in trauma related injuries is exsanguination, severe blood loss, and Deputy Kaufman's actions saved the life of the operator of the motorcycle. Follow-up with the hospital by Deputy James Cesolini, the Sheriff's Office EMS Coordinator/ Paramedic confirmed that Deputy Kaufman's application of the tourniquet and treatment of the motorcycle operator resulted in a life being saved. This was later confirmed by his supervisor watching the Deputy Body Worn Camera (BWC) video and further interview of a on scene rescue paramedic.
• Letter of Commendation
  September 2020
  Maricopa County Sheriffs Office/Deputy Chief W.C. Morrison
  Participated in the response,investigation and recovery of victims caught in a flash flood near Alder creek at Apache Lake in the Tonto National Forest.
• Letter of Commendation

May 2019

Deputy Kaufman responded to a sick person emergency call. Upon his arrival he located a male slumped over in a chair at the west side of a motel room. The male subject was sweating profusely, had labored breathing, and did not respond to any stimulus. Deputy Kaufman recognized the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose and administered one dose of nasal Nalaxone to the man. The male began to breathe and care was transferred over to EMS care and the male made a full recovery.