State & Local Law Enforcement Agencies are now eligible for funding for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) from the Federal Government

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law The Recovery Act, which provides the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) with funding for grants to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement in supporting a broad range of activities to improve the criminal justice system. Currently, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for grant funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Deadline for application is May 18, 2009, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 28, 2009 -- Every day, Law Enforcement officers are confronted with a wide range of situations and there is a strong possibility that these officers will encounter a Sudden Cardiac Arrest victim while on duty. Whether it is a stranger on the street or a fellow officer, Automated External Defibrillators are essential to saving lives & improving law enforcement programs.

Therefore, in an effort to make AEDs affordable for Law Enforcement Agencies, Philips Medical Systems and HeartSafe America have joined forces to offer a low cost AED package which includes the Philips Heartstart FRx. A few key features/advantages of this device include: High Durability, Low Cost of Ownership, Clear voice prompts and CPR Coaching.

In addition to offering packages at great prices, HeartSafe America is a full service AED Implementation Company that specializes in helping public entities deploy turn-key AED programs. Since 2005, HeartSafe America has assisted over 2000 schools, churches and government agencies in making their facilities "heart safe" with the addition an AED(s). HeartSafe America's customer relationships have been built through first class customer service and solid partnerships with numerous purchasing networks such as TXMAS, The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN), and Buy Board.

Therefore, if you are a Law Enforcement Agency in need of AEDs, please contact HeartSafe America for more information on the Justice Assistant Grant (JAG).

HeartSafe America
972-248-9477
www.heartsafeam.com

Philips Medical Systems
1-800-453-6860, Reference Code 4181
http://www.medical.philips.com/us

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