Georgia Legion post helps law enforcement provide life-saving care

American Legion Post 167 in Chatsworth, Ga., wanted to help the local law enforcement with an immediate need they had. Post Commander Larry Morrison called Sheriff Jimmy Davenport and asked what his officers needed – 47 advanced trauma kits for each officer’s vehicle was the answer.

At a cost of $8,200, Post 167 recently presented Davenport the 47 trauma kits.

“We couldn't think of a better institution in our local community to support,” Morrison said. “About 60% of the time, they're (police officers) there before the ambulance gets there so it was imperative that they have this training and that they had the equipment to accomplish their mission” of providing life-saving care.

The 47 deputies who will benefit from the trauma kits have received advanced training in first aid and will soon complete training equivalent to that of emergency medical technicians, Morrison said, adding that Davenport was very grateful for the donation.

“When (Davenport) told me how much money it was going to be (per kit) he didn't expect me to say, ‘let's go ahead and order them,’” said Morrison, who served as a military policeman in the Army. “He was kind of astonished.

“We really couldn't think of a better charity to give to that would help our citizens.”