More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. GBPD officers commended for life-saving actions Davis grateful for team effort of Barton County first responders Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark, left, gives GBPD Sgt. Jefferson Davis a commendation for his life-saving actions on a Jan. 9 medical emergency call. Haulmark also gave commendations to Officer Matthew Barker and Officer Kevin Norton for their actions on the call, initiating life-saving procedures until the arrival of Great Bend Fire/EMS personnel. - PHOTO COURTESY GREAT BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT Three Great Bend Police Department officers received commendations from Police Chief Steve Haulmark last week after being credited with life-saving actions in the course of a recent medical emergency.