ACCPD deploys defibrillators

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department says it has deployed defibrillators, with eight AED units carried by trained officers in Athens-Clarke County Police patrol cars.

From the ACCPD…

In July 2023, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department deployed eight AED units to officers in the field. The AEDs will be carried in patrol cars by officers specifically trained in their use.

Captain Chris Nichols, who is also an EMT, teaches emergency medical care and CPR/First Aid for the department. He says, “The Automatic External Defibrillator is an effective and immediate treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. It is a valuable lifesaving tool for officers, who are often first on the scene of an emergency.”

In addition to the AED units, all ACCPD officers are equipped with First Aid training, Buddy Kits (tourniquets, chest seals, and wound care), and Naloxone (opioid antagonist). ACCPD offers additional advanced training to officers including EMT certification.

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