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Officer Delivers Baby Amidst UK Move-In Day Traffic

UK Police Department

A University of Kentucky police captain, who is also a registered nurse, was in the right place at the right time when he helped deliver a baby at an intersection during student move-in day.

UK Police Chief Joe Monroe tells news outlets that Capt. Kevin Franklin was directing traffic Wednesday morning when a car pulled over with a woman who was in labor.

Franklin helped deliver the baby girl quickly and safely. The newborn was taken to the hospital in good condition.

Franklin is a 32-year veteran with the police department.

WTVQ-TV reports that this wasn't the first time Franklin has delivered a baby while working with the force. About 20 years ago, he was eating at restaurant when a woman went into labor and he stepped in to help.