TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Adam Jevec, Chief of Police
1. Subject
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Accept donation of 50 Automated External Defibrillators for the Police Department from the Orange Police Foundation.
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2. Summary
Donation of 50 Automated External Defibrillators from the Orange Police Foundation will benefit the Orange Police Department’s lifesaving efforts.
3. Recommended Action
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Accept donation of 50 Automated External Defibrillators from the Orange Police Foundation to the Orange Police Department.
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4. Fiscal Impact
None.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. Discussion and Background
Providence St. Joseph Hospital donated $50,000 to the Orange Police Foundation (Foundation) to offset the purchase of 50 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to enhance emergency medical response capabilities in the field. The total value of the 50 AEDs was $85,350 with the Foundation paying the $35,350 balance.
Accepting the donation of 50 AEDs from the Foundation would allow the department to outfit police frontline patrol units with a life-saving device, significantly improving the department’s ability to respond to cardiac emergencies in the community. The Police Department will ensure all officers receive updated training in AED use.
Any ongoing maintenance costs will be addressed with the Foundation at a later date. This donation is made possible by the sizable donation from Providence St. Joseph Hospital and the Foundation.
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