I would like to inform the public of our recent equipment enhancements at the Sheriff’s Office. This week we received 10 PHILIPS AED’s that deputy’s will carry in their patrol vehicles. AED stands for “automated external defibrillator.” It is a portable device that can help people who are experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack. The device is designed to be user-friendly, with clear instructions on how to use it in case of an emergency. High school students and staff are instructed and certified on the use of the AED as part of the TEEN LIFESAVER program implemented by the Sheriff’s office 7 or 8 years ago as well as First Aid and CPR.
By having these devices readily available in our patrol vehicles, we feel that it adds a resource for us to have the ability to save a life when we encounter cardiac medical situations in the field.
We owe a big thank you to the Ruth and Roger Wolfe Charitable trust and others who made these life saving devices possible through their generosity. We are very fortunate to have such great community safety partners.
John
