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Find important bleeding control products that can be used for incidents involving a single patient to dozens of casualties
With increasing public expectation that police officers will render care on scene, what is the interface of law enforcement and prehospital care?
The state’s success is based on law enforcement partnerships that have led to successful collaborations in care
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“She was the first of many people, including police, fire, EMS ... who played a role in Alex’s recovery, but none of it happens if Analia doesn’t make that brave call,” the North Haven PD said
“I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
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The “fly car” will be assigned daily to a deputy who is trained and certified as a New York State EMT
The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver came to a stop and finished drinking a beer in full view of troopers
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Delaware State Police’s aviation unit announced that its two new helicopters are now equipped with blood warmers for transfusions
The FAA reports air traffic control staffing was “not normal” when the aircraft collided near Reagan National Airport
Several agencies and departments are involved in search and rescue efforts on the Potomac River after a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided
“When I left, I don’t know why, I thought I was going to come back to my house,” said Collin Davis, a Sierra Madre Search and Rescue volunteer
The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned
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Commerce City officers thought they would find a body while investigating a power outage near a transformer
From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year
“We are proud of [Troopers Rachel Olesen and Noah Misiak] for their efforts to help save a life. They responded quickly and professionally,” said MSP PIO Lt. Ben Eckola
The FBI has begun investigating the drone sightings over Morris and Somerset counties
Fifty officers will undergo nine weeks of training to become certified as emergency medical responders and qualified to use the new defibrillators
To properly upkeep the fleet, the city should be investing an estimated $20-$24 million annually, officials say; the 2025 budget allocates just over $6 million to buy new vehicles
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Peter Smith wasn’t breathing and had no pulse when Officer Bob Roelofs responded; Roelofs performed CPR on Smith until paramedics arrived and transported him to the hospital
The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Despite being positioned to make an impact on emergency cardiac survival rates, LE remains an under-utilized component of the chain of survival
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
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Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a grandparent or a beloved babysitter, these items will give you peace of mind
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St. Paul city officials are planning a new outreach program for situations where law enforcement and EMS action are not needed
Hightstown police Officers Kenneth Larsen and Daniel Abbatemarco successfully cleared the child’s airways, saving her life
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
Officer Zachary Martinez was ejected from the car during the crash; he was so badly injured, the first officer who came upon him thought he was dead, police Chief Scott Wahl said