Officer Paradise’s life-saving event inspires her career in law enforcement

Alternative Copy Story and photos by Katelyn Krech

Officer Lindsey Paradise can be seen by students patrolling the hallways during the school day. Not many students know, however, that a life altering event took place during Paradise’s sophomore year at Fridley High School. Paradise was attending a high school basketball game when one of the coaches collapsed. She immediately took action and saved his life using the schools AED and her prior knowledge. This solidified her wishes of working in law enforcement.