Tag: Defibrillators

Patrol

Canadian Girl Meets Constable Who Saved Her Life

Two weeks ago, 7-year-old Tiannah Antone-Federici had a heart attack, despite having no known pre-existing medical conditions.

October 28, 2019

Patrol

Idaho Officer, Dispatcher Credited with Saving Heart Attack Victim

An officer and a dispatcher with the Pocatello Police Department are credited with saving the life of a man who suffered a massive heart attack early Saturday morning.

August 12, 2019

Patrol

Looking Back: Barack Obama, AEDs, and AIDS

In past January issues, POLICE covered law enforcement officers’ fears as a Democrat was entering the White House, tools for rendering aid to heart attack victims, and tips for communicable disease protection.

January 14, 2019

Training

Eight Keys to a Successful AED Program

A properly trained officer with an automated external defibrillator can save a life, but only if an agency commits to fielding AEDs.

November 3, 2017

Patrol

Off-Duty NY Deputy Revives Unconscious Man at Gym

An off-duty officer in upstate New York is being praised for saving a man who collapsed while exercising at a gym.

August 4, 2017

Patrol

FOP Gives Defibrillators to Wyoming Highway Patrol

Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers will now have access to two defibrillators when responding to emergency calls thanks to a donation from the Wyoming Fraternal Order of Police.

April 24, 2017

Patrol

Massachusetts PD Receives Safety Grant from the Spirit of Blue Foundation

The Spirit of Blue Foundation announced that it has awarded a Safety Equipment Grant to the Lanesborough (MA) Police Department in the form of Automated External Defibrillators to be carried in the Department's patrol cars.

March 11, 2016

Technology

Officers Can Learn More About AEDs in Cardiac Science's Free Webinar

The webinar will be led by Sgt. Scott Simon, a Nevada state trooper for 25 years, who made life-saving AEDs a priority in his department and outfitted 210 patrol vehicles with AEDs.

February 24, 2015

Training

Learn how your department can save lives with AEDs

Thursday, March 26, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. Central/2:00 p.m. Eastern Protect the Community, Protect Your Own: Learn how your department can save lives with AEDs

February 12, 2015

Patrol

Video: Arizona Campus Officer Saves Student's Life

A casual game of volleyball almost proved deadly for an Arizona State University student when he suddenly grabbed his chest and collapsed right there on the court. His friends called for help and the first person on the scene was an ASU police officer who's now being credited for saving that student's life with a defibrillator.

October 23, 2014

Patrol

Video: Missouri Detective Suffers Cardiac Event in Break Room, Saved by Fellow Officers

After the machine administered the shock, Campos, according to West, shot 6 inches into the air, but West could see the life come back to him and he started to blink his eyes.

July 30, 2014

Patrol

Calif. Campus Officer Revives Soccer Player

California State University, Sacramento Police Officer Thelma Matthews is being credited with saving the life of a 47-year-old who was playing soccer in an adult league on Monday.

September 9, 2013