Burbank police chief hospitalized after collapsing at police awards event
Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse was hospitalized after collapsing at a police event Thursday.
LaChasse, 68, was attending the Glendale Police Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in Glendale when he collapsed shortly before noon.
A woman was heard shouting “911” after LaChasse collapsed, and many in the crowd, including firefighters and paramedics in addition to police officers, rushed toward LaChasse to help provide aid.
LaChasse regained consciousness but was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Later, an update on the LaChasse’s condition was released that said he was “awake, alert and in good spirits.”
LaChasse has since been doing well and recovering, according to Burbank Police Department spokesman Sgt. Derek Green. He added that the department will not release any further information about the incident at this time.
It’s unknown what caused the chief to collapse.
The awards luncheon resumed as scheduled.
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UPDATES:
3:50 p.m.: This article was updated with information on LaChasse’s current condition since his collapse.
This article was originally published at 11:35 a.m. May 11
