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ATV and bicycle units of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office now have access to a new automated external defibrillator thanks to a donation from Medstar Ambulance.

The portable life-saving device will be carried by reserve units as they patrol the Macomb Orchard Trail and other venues throughout the county, sheriff’s officials said in a news release.

According to the release, the addition of the AED ensures reserve deputies are better equipped to assist residents and visitors who experience sudden cardiac emergencies.

“Having immediate access to an AED greatly strengthens our ability to respond to medical

emergencies and protect our community,” Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said in the release.

According to the Mayo Clinic, sudden cardiac arre

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