Tag: officer first aid

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TN Deputy Shot in Leg During Pursuit of Domestic Disturbance Suspect

“While deputies continued to pursue the suspect on foot, we rendered aid to the injured deputy by applying a tourniquet above the wound to prevent further loss of blood," says Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan.

November 23, 2022

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BWC Shows MO Officer Save 1-Month-Old Baby Girl

Police say Officer Richard DuChaine began infant chest compressions followed by back thrusts and the baby started breathing again.

November 10, 2022

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Video Captures GA Cop Providing CPR for 10 Minutes to Save Runner

"He had a clogged artery, just passed out, heart stopped," says Officer Carson Yates. "My first thought was just to try to get some sort of breath into him, just try to stabilize him until EMS comes.”

November 9, 2022

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IN Cop Applies Tourniquet to Save Trapped Crash Victim

A police officer in Indiana is being credited with saving a woman’s life through his prompt actions when she tore an artery in a vehicle accident Wednesday.

August 19, 2022

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OH Officer Performs CPR Twice During Shift, Saves Both Individuals

Officer Olivia Bartulovic, of the Twinsburg Police Department (OH), recently was called upon to use her CPR training early in her shift to save someone. Then, later in the same shift, she did it again.

August 12, 2022

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MI Officers Transport Gunshot Victim Rather Than Waiting for Ambulance

"They did not seek out or wait for permission. They knew what needed to be done and they acted to preserve life. And after they had transferred the victim to the care of emergency room personnel, they immediately returned to the scene to work alongside their fellow officers. I am honored to serve with them.”

August 9, 2022

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Video Shows GA Officer Use Tourniquet on Gunshot Victim

The Atlanta Police Department credits officers for reacting quickly and applying a tourniquet to a man who had been shot in the shoulder Sunday. The department recently released body-worn camera video showing the officers in action.

August 3, 2022

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Wounded TN Officer Reported in Critical but Stable Condition

A Memphis police officer is in critical but stable condition after being shot Saturday as officers were taking a man into custody following the report of a stolen car. A fellow officer applied a tourniquet to the wounded officer until paramedics arrived.

July 11, 2022

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Officer Uses Tourniquet to Save Library Stabbing Victim

Officer Nicholas Vandemar entered the library, saw blood on the floor, and then a man crumpled up against the wall.

March 24, 2022

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Video Shows LAPD Officer Saving Choking Child

A Los Angeles police sergeant’s body camera captured the moments where he quickly reacted and saved a choking toddler Jan. 19.

January 26, 2022

Training

(Video) Train and Equip Officers for Self-Care/Buddy Care

Don Alwes emphasizes the critical life-saving nature of first-aid equipment and training so wounded LEOs can treat themselves and fellow officers.

June 13, 2019

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Pennsylvania Trooper Saves Own Life With Tourniquet

A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was shot several times during a traffic stop likely saved his own life by applying a tourniquet to his leg before help arrived, authorities said.

November 8, 2017