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   On September 21 , 2023 , Collegedale officers responded to Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove after receiving a report of a missing elderly resident with dementia . The patient had left the facility approximately 5 hours prior for a walk .
    
   Officers searched the area and a Silver Alert was released though the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations ( TBI ) . Local media outlets immediately broadcast the alert .
    
   Michael Allen Gerard received the alert and made the decision to begin searching the area of the Collegedale Greenway for the missing person . Gerard located the individual hiding behind some sheds at the Collegedale Korean SDA Church , just off the Greenway . The elderly individual was scared and informed Gerard that they had been walking around trying to find their home for the last few hours .
    
   Mr . Gerard notified law enforcement who were searching nearby areas that he had located the missing individual . First responders treated the elderly person for a minor cut on their arm and transported them safely back to the assisted living facility .
    
   During the March 18 Collegedale Commission Meeting , Gerard was presented the American Police Hall of Fame Civilian Medal of Appreciation by Chief Jack Sapp .
    
   “These are the stories we like to share , ” said Chief Jack Sapp . “A member of our community saw a need and provided help not only to our officers who were searching , but also to someone who was lost , scared , and alone . Individuals like Mr . Gerard are what make Collegedale such a great city! He lived our agency’s motto ‘Service Before Self’ and we’re grateful that he did . ”
   

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