Ossining Police Release Dramatic Footage Of Cops Making Carbon Monoxide Rescue

OSSINING, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Protestors often demand that police be equipped with body cameras.

Suburban Ossining has done just that, and on Wednesday, the department released dramatic video of cops rescuing people poisoned by carbon monoxide.

It happened at a house with statues of a police officer and a guardian angel out front.

As CBS2's Tony Aiello explained, rookie cop Pasquale Santucci played the role of both.

"I just feel very fortunate that I was able to be there and help these people out," Santucci said.

Santucci's new body camera captured the drama a few weeks ago as he worked with Officer Javier DeJesus, and paramedic Catherine Steger to rescue unconscious victims of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a faulty furnace.

First it was a 14-year-old girl, then they rushed in to save her mother, finally they grabbed a toddler and lead the family to safety.

After completing the rescue, both officers had their blood tested for carbon monoxide. The test showed elevated levels.

"Beyond the call of duty. They had no regard for their safety. They were concerned with residents inside the building. Get everyone out to safety," Ossining police Lt. William Sullivan explained.

"The adrenaline definitely kicked in," Santucci said.

Santucci added that he has no problem wearing a body camera.

"At least this video can show that we're here to help," he said.

Santucci said he's glad the body camera provided a dramatic peak at the realities of the job.