IMPD Receives 23 AEDs From Bolt for the Heart

INDIANAPOLIS – Bolt for the Heart donated twenty-three Automated External Defibrillators (AED) today to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southwest district.   This donation was made possible by a grant from the Indiana University Health Cardiovascular Department.  This is the first of 1100 AED’s to be donated to IMPD officers.

“IU Health continues to be a great supporter of Bolt for the Heart and our goal of placing a life-saving AED in every law enforcement car in the state of Indiana.  As we have completed equipping the Indiana State Police with AED’s in each of their cars, our focus has shifted to equipping every Sheriff vehicle in Indiana. With our expanded relationship with IU Health, we are also embarking on a goal on equipping all 1100 IMPD patrol cars with AED’s. IU Health continues to lead and invest into our community by focusing on patient care and safety.”  Pierre Twer – President Bolt for the Heart.

“Our law enforcement heroes need to have these tools (AED) because they are often times the first to a scene to offer help.   Every officer is trained on CPR and the use of an AED.  The success of survival increases dramatically when an AED is used.  Our goal is make sure our IMPD officers have the tools they need for success.” Twer added.

Bolt for the Heart is a 501-C-3 not for profit organization that raises money through generous sponsors like IU Health, donations and on Thanksgiving morning, a family 5k run to buy AEDs to donate to first responders. Bolt has donated over 800 AED’s to date in law enforcement cars in Indiana and 2000 AED’s overall.

To learn more about Bolt or to make a tax-deductible donation to buy AED for any Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in Indiana, go to www.boltfortheheart.com

IMPD continues to build partnerships within our community.  Theses AED’s will be a tool used to help officers help those in an emergency situation with medical assistance.