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Gilmanton Police Department Chief Joseph Collins receives a new AED (Automated External Defibrillator) from the Gilmanton Police Relief Association President Sergeant Matt Currier. The association received donations from several donors to purchase a new AED for the Police Department. Sergeant Currier purchased the AED in August 2012 for $700. All of the Gilmanton Police officers have been trained in the operation and usage of the AED, and are all CPR certified. Sergeant Currier said that the Police Department and the Fire Department work very close together. Often times at night a Police Officer will arrive on scene before the ambulance in Gilmanton. The association is hoping to eventually purchase an AED for each cruiser. For information on making donations contact Sergeant Matt Currier at 603-267-7401. (Courtesy photo)