They are locked up because they are very expensive pieces of equipment and as we are all aware there are some who like to come into TV and take things from our homes, cars and carts that do not belong to them. First responders with keys are alerted when a 911 call is placed.

Now who told you that?

He is correct. You may consider this first hand knowledge.

Here is the front page article from today's March 30, Daily Sun.
There is a lot of information that some of the uniformed posters will benefit by reading.


Villages

If you use an AED on a person with a pulse you could kill them. It should only be used when there is no heartbeat.

yes, there are several areas from the parking lots to the sidewalks that have no curb cut outs.....I understand how this person feels, been there for sure!

Yes, there are ramps at the corners of the blocks, but she might be talking about other places, and I'm not sure which square she means. Pushing a wheelchair can be frustrating sometimes.

yes, that's true, and she did say he was breathing. so probably the AED wasn't necessary.

The AED vest device will not work if a pulse is present. The machine detects it on it's own.

CPR Compression only, no breathing into a victim
 

from the above article...regarding compression only CPR...
guote:
In another shift about two and a half years ago, District Public Safety adopted a change from traditional CPR, which includes airway ventilation and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, to chest compression-only CPR with the use of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs.

The compression-only approach not only brought a significant increase in survival rates, Geeslin said, but also encourages more residents to dive into CPR training. People are more willing to give chest compressions than to use the mouth-to-mouth method, he said.

AED will not likely shock someone who doesn't need it.
 

A little research...here's a university based answer.
Frequently Asked Questions About AED's, Automated External Defibrillators - Learn AED

quote: Can the AED accidentally shock someone who doesn’t need a shock?

Not likely. The AED is designed to only shock VF. It will not shock any other heart rhythm. Nevertheless, AEDs are not perfect and in 1% of cases it may shock a rhythm other than VF. That’s why it should only be attached to a person who is unconscious and has collapsed.

FYI an AED WILL NOT a person unless a shock is needed. It does a patient assessment and decides and tells you what needs to be done period.