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Training
Police Surgeon Talks About TacMed and Handgun Ammo Performance
Dr. Sydney Vail rolls out with a SWAT team, trains law enforcement officers in hemorrhage response, and operates on wounded officers as a gunshot wound specialist.
January 3, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Sydney Vail
Patrol
NM Officer Uses Tourniquet to Help Save Man with Severed Leg
When asked about the situation Officer Garcia responded, "I didn't save him, God saved him, I just provided the tourniquet."
December 22, 2017
Officer Edward Garcia (Photo: New Mexico State Police)
Patrol
VA Officer Stabbed at Domestic
While officers were attempting to detain him, the suspect stabbed one of the officers with a knife. Other officers on scene immediately provided first aid to the injured officer. More Here.
December 13, 2017
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Patrol
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
Cpl. Seth Kelly (Photo: Pennsylvania State Police)
Training
Eight Keys to a Successful AED Program
A properly trained officer with an automated external defibrillator can save a life, but only if an agency commits to fielding AEDs.
November 3, 2017
Photo: Getty Images
Patrol
NJ Officer Shot During Struggle with Suspect
A Camden County, NJ, police officer was shot in the thigh at point-blank range after a suspect pulled out a gun during a struggle on Wednesday night .
November 2, 2017
Patrol
Video: Off-Duty TX Officer Helped Save Wounded Concertgoers in Las Vegas
A Texas deputy police chief who was backstage at a deadly country music concert in Las Vegas helped rescue at least three people. He was one of many first responders who were there to enjoy the event that instead ended up helping to save people's lives.
October 3, 2017
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Technology
Nine Must-Have Apps for Law Enforcement
From being able to securely communicate with other officers to identifying hazardous material, these nine apps below will save officers time, resources, and lives.
September 25, 2017
Patrol
Craig Morgan, Spirit of Blue Foundation Present Safety Equipment Grant to TN Sheriff's Office
Yesterday, the Spirit of Blue Foundation partnered with country music star Craig Morgan to present a safety equipment grant to the Dickson County (TN) Sheriff's Office. The grant includes 70 tourniquets along with tactical belt holders that will be issued to all patrol division and reserve deputies that serve the county.
August 10, 2017
The Dickson County (TN) Sheriff’s Office received a grant for 70 tourniquets and duty belt holders from Spirit of Blue. Receiving the grant (left to right) were Chief Deputy Jerone Holt and Sheriff Jeffrey Bledsoe. Presenting the grant (center) was country music star Craig Morgan and Spirit of Blue Executive Director Ryan T. Smith. Representing the grant sponsor, Law Enforcement United, (right to left) were Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Officer Joshua Black and Sergeant Anthony Brooks. (Photo: Spirit of Blue)
Patrol
Off-Duty NY Deputy Revives Unconscious Man at Gym
An off-duty officer in upstate New York is being praised for saving a man who collapsed while exercising at a gym.
August 4, 2017
Erie County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Lundberg (Photo: Facebook/Erie County Sheriff's Office)
Patrol
MiniFAK Everyday Carry Trauma Kit
Chinook
Chinook's MiniFAK is a small, compact everyday carry trauma kit designed to address severe bleeding and penetrating chest injuries.
July 11, 2017
Chinook Mini Fak Belt
Patrol
The Twist That Saves Lives
Not that long ago any police commander who was buying tourniquets for officers and urging their use when appropriate would have been thought reckless. But now more officers are carrying these life-saving devices on duty.
June 15, 2017
Photo by Lawrence Heiskell.
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