Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office
(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff’s Office continues its commitment to lifesaving education through its Teen Lifesaver Initiative.
That's according to a news release from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, who says it was January 14th when Horton High School seniors were officially certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED use through the initiative, in place since 2015.
Since the program began, more than 2,000 high school students, school staff, bus drivers, first responders, foster parents, and caregivers have completed certification at no cost, equipping them, Merchant says, with skills that can save lives.
According to Merchant, the Kansas Department of Transportation provided trauma kits and high-visibility traffic safety vests to students who successfully completed the certification, giving them additional tools to respond in emergencies.
KDOT Law Enforcement liaisons Don Hughes and Rob Istas attended the training to demonstrate the trauma kits and work directly with students.
The program’s continued success is credited to strong partnerships with local schools, donors, and community members, whose support has been essential in maintaining the initiative.
