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IL Bill to Allow Ambulances for Injured K-9s Signed into Law

Illinois House Bill 2661 was signed into law today. It allows police dogs injured in the line of duty to be transported to a veterinary clinic or similar facility by emergency professionals.

August 16, 2017

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

Training

DOJ Honors Suffolk County PD with National Officer Safety and Wellness Award

The Suffolk County (NY) Police Department (SCPD) recently received the 2017 National Officers Safety Award presented by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and the U.S. Department of Justice Valor Initiative for implementing programs which have significantly enhanced police officer safety.

June 26, 2017

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

Special Units

Video: L.A. Deputies' 'Split-Second Decision' Likely Saved Boy Struck by Stray Bullet

Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies' decision to drive him to the hospital likely saved the life of a 4-year-old boy shot in the head by a stray bullet in Compton, CA.

June 9, 2017

Special Units

L.A. Deputies' 'Split-Second Decision' Likely Saved Boy Struck by Stray Bullet

Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies' decision to drive him to the hospital likely saved the life of a 4-year-old boy shot in the head by a stray bullet in Compton, CA. More Here.

June 9, 2017

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Indiana VA Hospital Officer to Receive National Heroism Award

An Indiana Veterans Affairs Hospital police officer is being honored after he helped save the life of a military veteran.

January 5, 2017

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RexOne Backpack Stretcher

REX Rapid Extraction

The RexOne First Responder Backpack Mobile Stretcher is a tri-fold backpack stretcher for the rapid extraction of patients by a single responder.

October 10, 2016

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Chicago Officers Use Military Training to Save Shooting Victim

Cabral, an Army veteran, began applying pressure to the man's chest wound. When that failed, he asked Zuniga, who was a Navy veteran, to grab a QuikClot Combat Gauze from the first-aid kit in his vest and used it to control the bleeding until paramedics arrived.

July 8, 2016

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New Law Supports First Responders Who Treat Injured Pets

The legislation passed recently makes Ohio one of the first states to protect first responders who administer lifesaving aid to pets, companion animals, or police dogs in crisis.

July 5, 2016

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Child/Pediatric Ratcheting Medical Tourniquet

M2

Specifically developed for pediatric/geriatric applications, the design and materials of the Child/Pediatric Ratcheting Medical Tourniquet from M2 minimize peripheral damages.

June 9, 2016

Training

Why Officers Need Advanced Medical Training

The days are over where officers stood around calling for medical aid on their radios while a victim or even suspect bled to death. The public expects officers to render aid and attempt to save lives.

June 9, 2016