The new goal is to have Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and firefighters, protected by armed law enforcement teams, rapidly enter potentially dangerous areas during active shooting incidents to treat victims and get them en route to hospital trauma centers.
Read More →Every police officer should receive basic tactical medical training to better respond to mass violence such as the Navy Yard massacre, Boston Marathon bombing, and other active-shooter attacks, the NTOA announced.
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Foxseal Chest Seal is a pioneering occlusive dressing for the treatment of open chest wounds. Foxseal is designed for simple, consistent performance in the field as a tool in prevention and treatment of pneumothorax. IACP Booth #1403
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ATF tactical medics operate as a special agent EMTs with a life-saving skill set. They can perform classic trauma-care functions such as CPR, bandaging, splinting, applying oxygen, and spinal immobilization. They also utilize advanced skills.
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Celox gauze is the best of the "three-minute gauze" strips. Celox gauze 5-inch Z-Fold can pack faster than its 12-inch competitors. Celox gauze is clinical, tactical and economical.
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Chinook Medical Gear's Medical Operator was designed to meet the demand for a low-profile tactical medical aid backpack. The exterior of the lightweight, durable pack features multiple rows of PALS webbing for securing additional gear.
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As a trauma surgeon and a tactical medical specialist, I am often asked by law enforcement officers what caliber and type of handgun ammunition offers the most stopping power. I can't answer that question. Let me explain why.
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Kiesler Survival Solutions has introduced a tourniquet holster produced by Blade-Tech that can be purchased separately or in a kit with a SOF-T Wide tourniquet.
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Medical doctor and longtime SWAT medic Dr. Dan Olesnicky has stepped in to fill that gap. With his company SWAT Fuel, he has developed the first product in a comprehensive line of supplements to aid military, law enforcement, and shift workers in efficiently using and maintaining energy.
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Shot on an Oakland street, Officer Todd Young endures numerous surgeries and continuous rehab to regain his status as a gang investigator and SWAT officer. His story is part of PoliceMag's "Returning To Duty" Web-only series about officers injured on the job.
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