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2. As soon as the first responder confirms the patient is not breathing and has no pulse, they will
initiate CPR. If bystanders have initiated CPR before the first responder’s arrival, the first
responder will obtain information from the bystanders and take over CPR if the bystanders are not
able to continue.
3. Upon notification that CPR has been initiated, an AED should be retrieved and administered.
4. Additional staff responding to the scene will assist with scene safety and facilitate the arrival of
EMS and Fire Department personnel. While lifesaving care is being administered, appropriate
investigative actions may also be initiated, per OPS-492 Criminal Investigations & Case
Management or OPS-425 Death Investigations, based on available information and the
circumstances.
5. Use of the AED and CPR will continue during emergency care until the patient resumes pulse and
respiration, the first responder is too tired to continue, an additionally trained responder arrives on-
scene and takes over, and/or EMS arrives at the scene and assume responsibility for the patient’s
emergency.
6. If the patient is a department employee, their chain of command will be notified immediately after
EMS has assumed patient care.
C. Program Coordination
1. The following positions are assigned as AED site coordinators unless otherwise designated:
a. Records Unit supervisor;
b. Each precinct’s Watch I Supervisor;
c. The Special Operations Division, Organized Crime Division, and the Training Section
supervisors.
2. These coordinators are responsible for forwarding completed Defibrillator Event Report Sheets
(NNPD Form #113) to the Support Services Division.
D. AED Equipment Check and Maintenance
1. All AED equipment and accessories shall be maintained in a state of readiness and following
manufacturer guidelines and those guidelines established by the City of Newport News.
2. The locations of AEDs are as follows:
a. North Precinct Line-up Room;
b. Central Precinct Line-up Room;
c. South Precinct First & Second Floor near Elevators;
d. Headquarters’ Fitness Room;
e. Headquarters’ Third Floor (Near Elevators);
f. Ft. Eustis Firing Range Hallway;
g. Marine Patrol Boats (Moose and Sea Ark);
h. Mobile Command Post;
i. Training Academy (Hallway);
j. Recruiting Unit (File room).
k. 911 Center (Main Reception Area)
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