On February 16, Boone County Dispatch put out a call to law enforcement officers for a child birth in progress at State Road 47 and US 421 (the northeast corner of Boone County). Sgt. Blayne Root was off duty at the time but was near the call and responded, being the first to arrive. Upon assisting, Sgt. Root noticed that the newborn infant was not breathing, and immediately began performing life saving measures. Shortly after the baby started breathing and stabilized.On behalf of a grateful WMPD and Whitestown Community, his quick actions in saving the life of another is praised publicly and deserving of praise for their extraordinary conduct in a lifesaving effort! Town of Whitestown