Tactical EMS / TEMS
The Tactical EMS / TEMS topic area gives officers all the relevant news and information they need to keep up to date on this ever-changing element of critical injury care and medical response.
Dr. Dominique Wong’s research shows how police can use simple, evidence-based medical skills to save victims who can’t wait for EMS in an active-shooter event
From the ER to the street, a Muskogee doctor found a new way to save lives — one patrol shift at a time
Master the critical skills, tactical strategies and interagency coordination needed to respond effectively to active shooter incidents
Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Grimsrud will use department funds to certify deputies as emergency medical responders, expanding over time without replacing existing EMS
Launched in 2012, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Medical Unit has grown from four to 14 cross-trained deputies
How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS
Medical
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
From patrol bags to medical kits, here are the essential accessories every officer should keep in a new take-home car
With staffing unsustainable, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is phasing out its E-unit
Experts Katherine Schweit and Dr. Peter Langman analyze the FBI’s 2024 active shooter report, offering insight into prevention strategies, training, tech and trends
CrossFit-trained officers will feel right at home — except now the workout of the day includes targets and tactical gear
Special medical training for Richland County deputies puts them in a class of their own
First responders and bystanders have important roles to play – make sure they’re equipped to save lives
Milpitas PD turned a standard cruiser into a mobile rescue unit to beat ambulance delays and give wounded officers a fighting chance
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
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
The “fly car” will be assigned daily to a deputy who is trained and certified as a New York State EMT
From defining an active shooter to improving police training, these 10 questions prepare law enforcement to respond with confidence and clarity
Which one will you choose to attend to showcase your skills?
Delaware State Police’s aviation unit announced that its two new helicopters are now equipped with blood warmers for transfusions
If you stage your tourniquet like the one pictured on the right, you may want to read on
With EMS response averaging 7-10 minutes and severe bleeding fatal within 3-5 minutes, officers must be ready to act immediately
The TAQ-STRAP allows operators to stabilize an injury without losing situational awareness
Outfitted with advanced software and seamless integration, the Tesla Cybertruck on display in Oracle’s IACP booth showcased the future of patrol vehicles and situational awareness for police
Medical
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
Ketter survived a harrowing standoff and returned to duty, proving resilience knows no limits
Fifty officers will undergo nine weeks of training to become certified as emergency medical responders and qualified to use the new defibrillators
Prioritizing patients by injury severity ensures officers can maximize survival rates
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
