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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I M EDICAL Sergeant B.J. Stepan All officers within the Centermj~ Lakes Police Department have, at minimum, a First RespoDde.r level of medical flaining F'JrSt Responder 1J:aining is specifically designed for those in professions which mspond to emergency medical reqursts. The training provided instructs responders in the use of various types of medical equipment; including but not limited to, Automatic BxtemaI Defibrillators (AED), oxygen equipment and management, b1-ti"B control and spine stabilization equipment. Centennial Lakes Police Department prides itself in the level of training aud proficiency of our officers in response to medical emergencies. For the year 2005, officers responded to 292 requests for medical _stance. AEDs are a specific device Iltili7.ed only in cases of cardiac arrest. Prior to the introduction of AEDs into emergency medicine, survival rate of unconscious victims of cardiac arrest was less tban 10%. In 2005 officers used the AIDs four times on victims of cantiac arrest. Two of those victims are alive today because of AED use and quick response BDd recognition of the emergency by officers. Four officers were presented with Life Saver awards for their work on these incidents. Lexington Fire Department's Chief Paul Pechan was also presented a Life Saver award for his assistance on one of the incidents. Our officers also recognize the support and assistaDce of the CentJ!nnial Fire Department, the Lexington Fire Department aDd, of course, North Ambulance and AIIiDa Ambulance Services. We are proud of the incredible work done by these agencies and we are always striving to improve the service provided to our communities.