Yuba City Police Dispatcher Brooke Harris receives the Police Achievement Ribbon for her actions during a Dec. 24, 2025, emergency call in which she guided a mother through childbirth before responders arrived. Photo courtesy of Yuba City Police Department

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - The Yuba City Police Department has awarded Dispatcher Brooke Harris the Police Achievement Ribbon for her role in a Dec. 24, 2025, emergency call involving a child born before responders arrived.

Harris answered the 911 call as a young mother went into labor without EMS on scene. She stayed on the line through the delivery and the moments that followed, giving steady, direct instructions.

Police said Harris advised the caller on how to keep the newborn warm and dry, how to position the infant and how to watch for signs of normal breathing until fire personnel and EMS took over.

The department said Harris remained composed during a high-pressure situation and applied emergency dispatch training to guide the caller through each step.

Officials said her actions exceeded the normal scope of her duties and reflected a strong commitment to public service. They credited her with helping secure a safe outcome for both mother and child.