North Dakota officers using AEDs saved nearly 90 lives since 2021, with similar efforts in Oklahoma showing the lifesaving impact of accessible AEDs at schools and sports events.

North Dakota law enforcement officers equipped with AEDs have saved nearly 90 lives since 2021, according to state officials, with rapid deployment by trained officers proving critical in rural areas where emergency medical services are delayed. In Oklahoma, a school employee helped save a student’s life during a baseball game using an AED, highlighting the importance of having the devices readily available at sports events. Advocates are pushing for broader implementation of AEDs in schools, citing the need for funding and consistent training despite existing legislation.