Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Acquires Life-Saving Choking Emergency Devices
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in Rochester, NY, has obtained 60 LifeVac devices, a life-saving tool designed for choking emergencies applicable to all age groups.
Rochester, NY, September 30, 2026 —
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has recently acquired 60 LifeVac devices, aimed at addressing choking emergencies. These devices are designed for use across all age groups.
LifeVac is described as a life-saving tool specifically engineered for situations where individuals are experiencing choking. The acquisition by the MCSO indicates a move to equip personnel with specialized equipment for such critical incidents. The specific timeline for the acquisition and the intended deployment locations or units within the Sheriff’s Office were not immediately available.
The details regarding the procurement process, including the contractor or vendor from whom the devices were obtained and the total cost of the acquisition, have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding any training protocols or schedules for MCSO personnel to become proficient in the use of the LifeVac devices also remains unstated.
The LifeVac device is a non-powered, portable suction device. Its design allows it to be used as a first-response intervention for choking cases. The applicability to “all age groups” suggests versatility in its deployment, from infants to adults, in scenarios where standard dislodgement methods may be unsuccessful or inappropriate.
Further details surrounding the implementation plan for these 60 LifeVac devices by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, including specific operational strategies or anticipated benefits, were not provided in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Oran Spitzer on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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