The Clarion Police Department is the recipient of four new automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded the Iowa Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services (BETS) a $10.1 million grant to provide law enforcement officials and first responders throughout Iowa with over 4000 AEDs which can help improve survival from cardiac arrest. Replenishment of supplies (AED pads and batteries) is also included in the program. Unique features on the machines include Wi-Fi and cellular capabilities. Data collected during CPR will be tracked as part of a HIPPA-compliant data collection program. Pictured, (Front row, left to right) Clarion Ambulance Director, Jennifer Littlejohn, Asst. Chief Bret Thompson, Officer Michael Knapp, Officer Chris Jones. (Back row) L to R: Sgt. Ted Knutson, Chief Steve TerHark, Officer Austin Bigg. Photo by Bridget Shileny
