Police Tactical Medical / TEMS Products News & Articles

Watch: How to apply a chest seal

A chest seal is indicated for penetrating trauma victims to restore or maintain the ability for the patient to breathe through the normal route

Product review: 2 new tourniquets to consider

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Keep these products in mind as you equip your IFAK

Rig life: What rural cops carry

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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

8 investments worth every penny for K-9 officers

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From quality gloves to Tecnu skin cleanser, here are some essential items to help make you more successful with your furry partner

The XShear cuts to the heart of the matter

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If you are an officer with an IFAK, or a SWAT operator with higher medical training, you will want to upgrade to these shears

Casualty control at shooting scenes

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How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS

The trauma kit, evolved

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Officers of varied skill levels can use ZOLL's Mobilize Rescue kits to treat victims or even themselves, bridging the gap until EMS arrives

20 years of law enforcement milestones

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Since Police1 launched in 1999 a lot has changed in policing – from new technologies to improved training to more sophisticated patrol vehicles and duty gear

‘It does happen here!’: Why rural cops need tacmed training, equipment

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Distance from backup and trauma care are the perils of rural policing

Firefighters partner with SWAT to enhance response

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Loveland's TAC Fire unit in Colorado uses firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets to provide critical support on SWAT operations

Lessons from the Norway terror attack

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It was estimated that 1 in 4 Norwegians knew someone who had been directly affected by the deadliest attack in Norway since World War II

Quiz: How well do you know 'Stop the Bleed'?

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In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging

National STOP THE BLEED Day 2020: How to educate during social distancing

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While in-person training and public outreach events have been postponed this year, social media is a great platform to discuss the importance of hemorrhage control

Why all cops should take advantage of FLETC’s tactical medical training

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After attending this federally funded training, officers have a much better chance of helping themselves or another officer in a gunshot trauma scenario

Why officers’ lives depend on dispelling the cliche that ‘nothing ever happens in small towns’

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Of the 285 officers shot in 2019, nearly a quarter of them were policing towns with fewer than 11,000 people

Lessons from the 1980 Norco bank robbery

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The past speaks to us, if we only listen, and teaches us critical lessons about dealing with highly mobile killers

Why all cops need to know how to 'stop the bleed'

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Life-threatening hemorrhages are a huge threat to officers who have been injured in the line of duty

New TCCC guidelines provide officers more tourniquet choices

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The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care had previously only recommended three tourniquets in its guidelines

Reader poll: Cops' increasing role in providing medical care

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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

Outfitting a new take-home car

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What are some must-have items for your new patrol vehicle?

A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

5 ways a school resource officer can improve campus security

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SROs can start by being prepared, proactive, resourceful and decisive

8 products for cops by cops to add to your LE wishlist

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Officers across the country are inventing products that solve everyday challenges in policing

How to get a rescue task force off the ground

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As tactical teams move to the role of support units during an active shooter incident, the Rescue Task Force concept is evolving to become a key part of MCI response