Orange Police Foundation receives $50,000

Donation from Providence St. Joseph Hospital

to equip patrol cars with AED devices

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orange Police Foundation Secures Funding to Expand Access to Life-Saving AEDs

[Orange, CA] — [JUNE 6, 2025] — As part of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the Orange Police Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the Orange Police Department, is proud to announce major funding for the purchase and deployment of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the department. The $50,000 in funding, provided by Providence St. Joseph Hospital, will help the Foundation to equip half of the fifty marked patrol vehicles with life-saving AED devices, ensuring rapid access to essential medical equipment during cardiac emergencies. Additional AEDs will be placed throughout specialized department units.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce sudden cardiac arrest deaths and improve survival rates within the community. The funds will cover the purchase, installation, and maintenance of AEDs in every marked patrol vehicle, ensuring that officers are equipped to respond immediately to life-threatening emergencies.

The AED’s will also be valuable in the unlikely event a police officer becomes a victim. In March 2023, an unfortunate event occurred where an on-duty police officer had a heart attack. The availability of an AED in the first responding police car may have lessened the impact of his medical emergency.

As AED technology has evolved, these devices have become more accessible and widely understood by the public. With AEDs already present in schools, businesses, and public spaces throughout Orange, expanding their availability in police vehicles ensures that life-saving tools are on hand when every second counts.

Our officers receive regular training in the use of AEDs, and this initiative will maintain consistency by deploying the same type of device in every vehicle. While less expensive AEDs exist, they are typically designed for stationary use and lack the rugged features required for mobile environments. The devices selected for this program are built to withstand the demands of police work, ensuring that they remain effective and accessible in the field.

"We are thrilled to partner with Providence St. Joseph Hospital to continue our mission of making life-saving resources more accessible to the public," said Sean O’Toole, President of the Orange Police Foundation. "Having AEDs in every patrol vehicle can mean the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency. This funding ensures our officers are equipped to respond to emergencies swiftly and effectively. An AED is an investment in life, where Minutes Matter!"

This funding initiative is expected to significantly enhance emergency preparedness and contribute to a healthier, safer Orange community. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with our community and ensure that our police officers are fully equipped to respond to medical emergencies.

To join Providence St. Joseph in supporting our ongoing AED fundraising efforts, donations can be made online through the Police Foundation website at orangepolicefoundation.org, using DonorSnap or PayPal. Donations to the Orange Police Foundation (a 501(c)3 charity) are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Always consult your tax advisor for additional information.

For more information about the AED program or to support the initiative, please visit www.orangepolicefoundation.org or contact Dan Adams Dan@orangepolicefoundation.org

About the Orange Police Foundation

The Orange Police Foundation was founded in May 2023, to support the Orange Police Department with funding for training, programs, and specialized equipment to ensure a safer City of Orange for those who live, work, and/or visit.

To Date, the Orange Police Foundation, through fundraising and generous donations of our local community have funded the purchase and training of a patrol K9, a support canine, and the Orange Police Teen Academy. Our current fundraising efforts will complete the purchase of remaining AEDs, and provide continued support for the men and women of the Orange Police Department.

Media Contact:

Dan Adams

Dan@orangepolicefoundation.org

www.orangepolicefoundation.org