HENDERSON, Nev. (March 4, 2024) – The City of Henderson announced it is the recipient of 200 automated external defibrillators (AED) from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services through grant funding by the Helmsley Charitable Trust. The AEDs will be placed in Henderson Police Department patrol vehicles and are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. 

HPD officers, who often arrive first on scene, will be able to provide lifesaving actions with the use of the AED until paramedics arrive and help increase the cardiac survivability rate in Henderson. It is another tool to keep Henderson one of the safest cities in America.

“Community Safety is a top strategic priority and these AEDs will help save lives and keep our residents safe when responding to a potential heart-related emergency,” said City Manager Richard Derrick. “I’m grateful to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Helmsley Charitable Trust, for providing our officers another tool to serve our residents.”  

The 200 Stryker Lifepak CR2 defibrillators are valued at $2,000 each and have a lifespan of approximately eight years. Maintenance can be done remotely via Wi-Fi, which is more efficient and ensures each AED is in good working condition.

The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted funds to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to oversee the distribution of over 3,000 AEDs to law enforcement agencies and other first responders throughout Nevada, which includes training and support in their use. It is currently in a three-year project to get AEDs into as many get AEDs into as many law enforcement vehicles as possible to aid in cardiac arrest response.