Stoughton Police Add Emergency Birth Kits to Patrol Vehicles

Stoughton police vehicles are now equipped with Emergency Birth Kits from CORE4 Products to handle urgent child birth situations on the scene.

According to a report by The Enterprise, the installation of the Emergency Birth Kits follows a Christmas Day 2025 emergency delivery in Stoughton. 

Stoughton police received a call at 6:12 a.m. that a woman was in active labor. Sgt. Albert Medeiros responded to the scene first, followed by Officer Daisy Guzman. Together, the two helped deliver a healthy baby boy at 6:17 a.m., five minutes after the initial call.

Both the mother and child were healthy and transported to Boston Medical Center. The heroic actions of the two Stoughton police officers received local and national media attention.

The Emergency Birth Kit is the first single-use, purpose-built kit for first responders. It contains sterile obstetric supplies to manage delivery until an EMS team arrives or advanced care is available.

During the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Annual Conference on April 8, conference attendees witnessed the official unveiling of the birth kits.

Historically, police have assisted in births in non-hospital settings. The birth kits standardize birthing procedures, reduce improvisation, lower costs, and support accreditation and readiness standards for emergency responders.

"The events of Christmas morning reminded us that our officers can be called upon for any emergency at any moment," said Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara in a statement shared with The Enterprise. "Equipping every vehicle with an Emergency Birth Kit ensures our officers have the right tools for any situation our officers might face."

"Stoughton's decision to equip every marked vehicle sends a powerful message to the community they serve: This department is committed to being prepared for every emergency, including the ones no one expects," commented Paul DeLuca, founder and CEO of CORE4 Products.