An off-duty police officer who helped save the life of a man suffering a cardiac arrest last year thanks to a smart app has reunited with him and his wife. 

Constable Pete Sharp of Sutton was about to sleep on September 29 when he was alerted by the GoodSAM app. 

“I was off duty and picked up my personal phone to turn it to silent when I heard the siren noise from the app,” said Mr Sharp. 

“It told me there was someone having a cardiac arrest within 800m of my location, so I got in my car and went.” 

Mr Sharp arrived to find the man (John Miller) on the floor with a defibrillator and continued to give CPR for around 10 minutes. 

Ely Standard: Constable Pete Sharp of Sutton helped save the life of a man suffering a cardiac arrest last year thanks to a smart app.Constable Pete Sharp of Sutton helped save the life of a man suffering a cardiac arrest last year thanks to a smart app. (Image: BBC)

“They told me we had managed to get a good rhythm back in his heart and CPR could be stopped,” he recalled. 

“The man’s family were so grateful to me for my help, and he was taken to hospital.” 

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The GoodSAM Instant On Scene platform allows people to stream live video and share their precise location with force control rooms through a mobile device, without needing an app. 

It is credited with saving several lives and hundreds of hours of officers’ time. 

Ely Standard: Mr Sharp and John have stayed in touch, and recently, him and his wife Dawn reunited with Mr Sharp to catch up about his recovery.Mr Sharp and John have stayed in touch, and recently, him and his wife Dawn reunited with Mr Sharp to catch up about his recovery. (Image: BBC)

Since that night, Mr Sharp and John have stayed in touch, and recently, him and his wife Dawn reunited with Mr Sharp to catch up about his recovery. 

The clip was shown this week on the BBC’s Morning Live programme. 

In the clip, John says: “I’m doing really well now. Exercise is on the up and I’m going for my daily walks. 

“I’m just taking life each day as it comes, It was amazing what you [Pete] did. 

“Without any of you who helped that night I wouldn’t be here and I’m so very grateful.” 

Ely Standard: John's wife Dawn told Mr Sharp it's thanks to him that her husband is still here.John's wife Dawn told Mr Sharp it's thanks to him that her husband is still here. (Image: BBC)

Talking back to John, Mr Sharp said: “I’m just really glad that you’re still here and you’re able to enjoy life.” 

John’s wife Dawn added: “Well it’s all thanks to people like you [Pete] that John’s here and we’re able to do it.” 

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After hearing the way her husband saved John’s life, Mr Sharp’s wife Sam has now signed up to GoodSAM herself. 

“I wanted to support the community that I live in and be able to administer CPR to those who need it around us,” she said. 

“It is by far one of the most incredible things to do, although intimidating, it is pretty amazing.” 

Ely Standard: After hearing the way her husband saved John’s life, Mr Sharp’s wife Sam has now signed up to GoodSAM herself. After hearing the way her husband saved John’s life, Mr Sharp’s wife Sam has now signed up to GoodSAM herself. (Image: BBC)

Since the programme was aired, Cambridgeshire Constabulary has shared the clip on its social media pages expressing how “incredibly proud” the force is of one of its colleagues. 

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “We're incredibly proud of our officer Pete Sharp who, while off duty, gave a man crucial first aid last year after he suffered a cardiac arrest in Ely. 

“He knew about the man needing help thanks to the Goodsam smartphone app - which uses GPS and an ambulance service system to guide volunteers to victims.” 

They added: “Did you know you can also use GoodSAM? You can stream live video and share your precise location with force control rooms through a mobile, without needing an app.  

Ely Standard: Constable Pete Sharp of Sutton was about to sleep on September 29 when he was alerted by the GoodSAM app. Constable Pete Sharp of Sutton was about to sleep on September 29 when he was alerted by the GoodSAM app. (Image: BBC)

“It is credited with saving many lives and hundreds of hours of officers’ time. You can also register for training to become a lifesaver like Pete.” 

For more information, you can watch the video by following this link - (4) Watch | Facebook or visit the GoodSAM website - https://orlo.uk/GoodSAM_zCsQT. 

Mr Sharp added: “With technology like this we can potentially save lives and I feel so pleased I was able to help someone when they needed it most.”