Medical
Life-threatening hemorrhages are a huge threat to officers who have been injured in the line of duty
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care had previously only recommended three tourniquets in its guidelines
This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job
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How a national movement, smart training and the right gear have empowered police to stop bleeding
How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS
Retired Detective Richard Volpe’s doctors connected his rare kidney disease to his service following 9/11 in 2004; he is still waiting for the CDC to recognize the cause
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Police officers brought the injured to the front of the church, where paramedics triaged them and, at times, loaded two or three patients at once into ambulances
When a critical incident from the past comes back in a very personal way, it provides a reminder of why this work matters
First responders and bystanders have important roles to play – make sure they’re equipped to save lives
Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Delaware State Police’s aviation unit announced that its two new helicopters are now equipped with blood warmers for transfusions
With EMS response averaging 7-10 minutes and severe bleeding fatal within 3-5 minutes, officers must be ready to act immediately
In Stapleton v. Lozano, the 5th Circuit ruled officers were not deliberately indifferent after a drug user died in custody
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Jio Rodriguez, 21, was playing recreational basketball on a court nearby the college game when he collapsed; four police officers at the game rendered life-saving aid
Autonomous drones can be placed in communities before a storm and then deployed remotely to start collecting images of damage and deliver emergency supplies
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
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
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Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
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From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
In his nearly 30-year career, Officer Chuck Cobb made his first lifesaving rescue, pulling a woman who had a seizure from a submerged car after her 12-year-old son’s desperate plea for help
At IACP 2024, experts detailed lessons learned from nearly 17,000 law enforcement Narcan administrations in New York State
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Discover essential tools to help individuals with limited mobility navigate daily life more easily and securely
In rural areas where a beat can cover hundreds of square miles and backup is far away, a cop’s patrol rig is a shelter, shed and toolbox
Drownings can happen in any body of water, at any time of the year, anywhere in the country
Just because a person suddenly reports chest pain or breathing problems doesn’t mean they are faking
The potency and availability of fentanyl pose significant challenges for law enforcement, with overdose deaths continuing to rise
The Police Benevolent Association alleged the policy goes against previous legal agreements allowing officers to take prescribed steroids without consulting a district surgeon
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