The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) initiated by Naval Special Warfare has set the bar for tactical pre-hospital care for the military.  This concept of care has advanced and developed into the law enforcement forces around the world. 

Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) are faced with similar conditions consisting of, care under fire, tactical movement and harsh environments. Therefore trauma care for the injured officer should be no different within their scope of practice. "Officer Down Buddy & Self Aid" was developed with new bleeding adjuncts, airway management and tension pneumothorax trauma care.  This is good medical care combined with tactical operation. Hemorrhage continues to be the leading cause of preventable death for both civilian and war combat trauma victims.

LIST OF THREE CARE ENVIRONMENTS

• Hospital     

• Traditional Pre-hospital Care

• Tactical Operational Pre-Hospital Care

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Tactical Operational Pre-Hospital Care training with the proper tools is a must for today's Law Enforcement Officers (LEO).  This training with the proper supplies are ideal for immediate medical care with 360˚ security when dealing with austere conditions and care under fire.  Law Enforcement personnel (LEO) are limited to what they can carry under these conditions.  When you are engaging a suspect and taking cover you will need immediate trauma supplies if you or your partner is injured.

In these conditions you will have No way to get back to your patrol cruiser for a medical kit and EMS is taught Not to enter an unsafe scene.  It is up to you to save your own life or your fellow officer's life when seconds count! Remember: 

Hemorrhage continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in combat.  This is why the the "VTK" Vest Trauma Kit was invented.  The VTK inserts comfortable in the officers vest, chest plate pouch.  It is lightweight, concealable inside your vest and it is with you every where you go as long as you are wearing your Kevlar protection.    You will not notice that you are wearing the kit.  It has the essential supplies to stop massive external bleeding, airway management, treat sucking chest (tension pneumothorax) injuries and it is equipped with CPR protection. The VTK is also equipped with the officers "PMI", Personal Medical Information.  

A "PMI" (Personal Medical Information) is a card inserted in the VTK.  The PMI card transfer's critical information to the caregiver.  It provides the hospital staff your blood type for immediate blood transfusion, allergy information, medical history / medications and emergency contacts information.  It is extremely important not to delay care to gather personal information or to breach the ethical responsibility you have to protect a fellow officers medical privacy. Pre-Planning saves time and lives.  It gives the hospital a better understanding of the officers past and present medical condition without delaying treatment. 

It is essential that every officer carry a VTK.  Order online now by clicking the purchase button or call to set up training through your local community college or individual department.