CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A school resource officer with the Charleston Police Department is being hailed as a hero after coming to the aid of an unconscious school staff member.

C E Williams Middle School SRO Kara Zagol jumped into action earlier this month after a staff member suffered a serious medical emergency while at school.

The Charleston County School District said Zagol quickly responded with calm leadership and applied immediate life-saving actions. The district said she also supported staff and students through what it called a very difficult moment.

“Her presence provided reassurance and stability when it was needed most,” the district said. “What makes this even more remarkable is that this was Officer Zagol’s very first day assigned to C. E. Williams North. She mov

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