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Are you ready for an active shooter call? SRO Rich Portwood takes you through his recommendations for what you need in your bailout bag.
I brought energy bars that I picked up en route. My mother looked at them and thought they were pet treats. Next time, I'll bring Snickers bars.
AFM Heatsheets now offers a full line of emergency products including emergency blankets, classic blankets, individually wrapped blankets, and individually wrapped ponchos.
In every call for service, you should think things through before you begin your response. Each call can be broken down into three phases: pre-response, response, and post-response.
A go bag is usually filled with loaded magazines, water, and snacks. It's a stop-gap to keep you functioning while away from your patrol car and main resources for a few hours.
I know you thought that when you came on the job that you would be cared for by the department. Yes, but not solely. Some departments have plans and shelters for families of first responders. What I recommend is a family drill. Have them prepare to evacuate in two hours or less.