Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Captain Dave Steinkoenig applied for a grant, through the Indiana Homeland Security Grant Foundation, and has been awarded $3,600 for the purchase of Patrol Pocket Packs. Judy Jackson, Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman, says that the Patrol Pocket Packs are used to treat severe wounds, such as a gunshot or knife wound. They are contained in a weatherproof, vacuum sealed package that fits into the cargo pocket of a deputy’s uniform.

Jackson says that several deputies recently attended training, organized by Columbus Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Kutsko. Authorities say that training is focused on “self-rescue when severely wounded.”

Captain Steinkoenig says that Bartholomew County EMA Director Shannan Hinton also assisted in the procurement of this grant.