Defibrillators and Automatic Chest Compressions

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.023460

I note you seek access to the following information:

Q1 - How many of your police vehicles are equipped with defibrillators that can deliver a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest?

Q2 - How many of your police stations or police vehicles are equipped with Automatic Chest Compressions Systems?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - How many of your police vehicles are equipped with defibrillators that can deliver a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest?

There is no specific centrally held list of the vehicles that carry defibrillators (which deliver the standard manufacturers shock levels). They are carried on a needs assessment basis depending on the roles being undertaken. Frontline response cars on Borough Command Units should carry a defibrillator, but all other departments depend on operational requirements.

Q2 - How many of your police stations or police vehicles are equipped with Automatic Chest Compressions Systems?

None.