Georgia Parole Review Fall/Winter 2016/2017 | Page 10

Executive Director of Parole Chris Barnett made CPR/AED training mandatory for every parole employee. "Our goal is to have every parole employee to be trained and be able to save a life if necessary because they've received this training," says Exec. Director of Parole Chris Barnett. "This type of training can save lives and our staff has embraced it. Just think if more people were trained in this area, how many lives might be saved," he added.

Now all parole employees are ready to assist if called upon in a medical emergency.

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CALL TO ACTION The Parole Board heeds a call to action. In August employees pitched in along with many law enforcement agencies to collect supplies for flood victims in Louisiana. "Convoy of Care" was a coordinated effort from area Atlanta law enforcement to collect and truck supplies to the victims.

CPR/AED

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