Automated external defibrillator prevalence among the municipal police agencies of New Jersey: how regional differences affect national data

- The only proven therapy for sudden cardiac death is early defibrillation.
- The use of AEDs by police reduces time to defibrillation and improves survival.
- 134 NJ police departments were randomly selected for analysis.
- 95% of departments equipped vehicles with AEDs, higher than the 31.0% national rate.
- National sampling data may not accurately reflect AED distribution rates.