Landmark Partnership Between Lucknow Police and Medanta Hospital: Equipping Police Personnel to Save Lives in Emergencies

Empowering Police with Life-Saving Skills

Through this partnership, selected members of the Lucknow Police have received hands-on training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS). These crucial skills are designed to prepare them to act swiftly and effectively in life-threatening emergencies, such as cardiac arrests.

Training Highlights

Comprehensive Skill Development: Police officers were trained in vital emergency procedures including CPR, blood pressure and oxygen level monitoring, and BLS protocols.

Health Screening Camp: Alongside the training, Medanta conducted a free health check-up camp covering blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) for over 200 officers.

Expert-led Workshops: Interactive sessions and practical demonstrations were carried out by medical professionals from Medanta Hospital, ensuring quality and hands-on learning.

Objective and Impact

The primary goal of this initiative is to enable police officers to act effectively during the “Golden Hour”—the first 60 minutes following a medical emergency, where timely intervention can significantly improve survival rates.

By equipping officers with CPR and emergency medical training, the program aims to:

Enhance immediate on-site response during emergencies.

Bridge the gap between medical aid and the arrival of paramedics.

Empower police as first responders capable of saving lives.

A Holistic Social Approach

This initiative serves as a model of collaborative public health engagement, offering multi-dimensional benefits:

Citizen-Police-Medical Synergy: Encourages a stronger connection between the community, law enforcement, and healthcare services.

Combatting Cardiac Arrest: With over 1.7 lakh annual cardiac arrest cases in India, trained police personnel can become pivotal in reducing fatalities.

Public Trust: It fosters greater confidence and trust between citizens and law enforcement.

Future Roadmap

All police personnel across the 58 stations within the Lucknow Commissionerate will be gradually trained in emergency response.

Medanta will continue to offer regular training, learning materials, and refresher courses.

Digital learning platforms will support ongoing skill development and knowledge updates.

Expert Insights

Dr. Rakesh Kapoor, Director, Medanta Lucknow, stated, “Equipping police with emergency response skills like CPR greatly increases their ability to provide immediate care at accident scenes. These skills are essential and can make the difference between life and death.”

Dr. Lokendra Gupta, Head of Emergency Services at Medanta, emphasized, “Emergency training enables police personnel to act decisively and accurately in critical moments. Their preparedness instills a sense of safety within the community.”

Voices from the Police Department

Police Commissioner, Lucknow:

“Often first on the scene, police personnel must be prepared to act in those vital first minutes. This partnership is a reflection of our shared responsibility towards safeguarding lives.”

Amit Verma, Joint Police Commissioner (Headquarters & Crime):

“This training has greatly boosted the confidence of our officers. They now stand ready not only to enforce law and order but also to play an active role in public health emergencies.”

During the initial phase, 50 officers, including members of the 112 response unit, participated in the training. The session also saw the presence of ACP Soumya Pandey (Women Crime/112 LKO), reinforcing the department's commitment to this life-saving mission.