The Dunwoody Police Department has taken a proactive step in enhancing public safety by outfitting all of its patrol vehicles with LifeVac devices. LifeVac is a portable, non-invasive tool designed to help officers respond quickly and effectively to choking emergencies, potentially saving lives when traditional methods like the Heimlich maneuver may not work.This initiative underscores [...]

Inside Edition has again just featured the heroic actions of Acworth Police Department's Corporal Tamara Severtson, who saved a man’s life after he began choking on a water bottle cap. This marks the second life she has saved using the LifeVac device! When seconds mattered, Corporal Severtson acted swiftly — and thanks to her training [...]

On January 27th, 2025 a 4 year old boy choked on a marble causing a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use! The child’s mother described the incident as follows: “My son was playing with marbles and put one in his mouth where it got lodged in his throat. My husband saw him struggling to breathe and attempted to get him [...]