Chapter 1 The Threat and the Need
I Thought You Were a Cop!
I'm Not a Cop!
The Element of Surprise
Contrary to Previous Training
Chapter 2 Highway Incidents and Your Approach to the Scene
Incidents that Indicate a Need for Caution
Positioning the Emergency Response Unit
Personal Preparations Before Leaving the Unit
Chapter 3 Approaching the Motor Vehicle
Driver-Side Approach
Passenger-Side Approach
Variation for Vans
The Head-On Approach
Time Frame for Starting Treatment
Chapter 4 Fleeing an Armed Encounter
The Armed Patient
Using the Vitals Pad as a Distraction Technique
Partner Down!
Backing Away from the Scene
Approaching the Residence
Chapter 5 Residential Incidents
An Escalating Incident
Arriving on the Scene
Approaching a Residence
Chapter 6 Entering a Structure
Positioning at the Door
Moving Through the Entrance Way
Moving Within the Structure
Weapons in the Residence
Chapter 7 Domestic Encounters
Calm the Situation with Voice Control
Turn the Individual with Eye Contact
Body Language
Buttons
Tier System of Entry into an Unstable Area
Using Barriers to Separate Individuals
Distraction Techniques
Avoiding the Violent Situation
Chapter 8 Barroom Situations
Size Up
Entering the Establishment
Contact and Cover
The Hasty Retreat
Using Available Human Resources
Chapter 9 Cover and Concealment
Cover
Using Walls as a Cover
Body Position
Changing Locations
Concealment
Chapter 10 Hostage Situations
Surviving as a Hostage
People Who Take Hostages
Stages of a Hostage Situation
The Stockholm Syndrome
Law Enforcement Procedures in a Hostage Situation
Chapter 11 Bombs, Booby Traps, and Makeshift Weapons
Who Uses Explosives?
Bombs and Explosives
Preparation and Preplanning
Reported or Suspected Bomb in the Area
Conducting the Search
Confirmed Explosive Device
Postexplosion Operations
Booby Traps
Makeshift Weapons
Chapter 12 Clandestine Drug Laboratories
Location of Illegal Drug Laboratories
Recognizing Illegal Drug Laboratories
Hazards Associated with Clandestine Drug Labs
Emergency Scene Operations
EMS Operations
Fire Suppression Operations
Positive-Pressure Ventilation
Monitoring Personnel Working in the Hot Zone
Interacting with a Methamphetamine User
Club Drugs
Chapter 13 Self-Defense Tactics
Reasonable Use of Force
The Interview Stance
The Wrist Grasp
Technique for Distracting an Assailant
The Power of a Tweak
Breaking a Headlock
Breaking a Stranglehold When Attacked from the Front
Breaking a Stranglehold Applied from the Rear
Defending Against a Choke Hold from Behind
Breaking a Rear Bear Hug
Breaking a Stranglehold Applied from Above
Defending Yourself When Knocked to the Ground
Practice
Documentation
Chapter 14 Tactical Emergency Medical Support
The Team
Goals of a TEMS Program
Training
Mission Planning
Chapter 15 Mass-Casualty Shootings (The Active Shooter)
Preparation
Communications
Command
Operations
Chapter 16 Evidence Preservation
What Is Evidence?
Critical Issues at Violent Crime Scenes
Wound Ballistics
Clothing
Sexual Assaults
Critical Issues at Vehicular and Pedestrian Accidents
Documentation
Chapter 17 Gangs
What Is a Gang?
Gang Structure
Specific Groups
Graffiti
Working in Gang Areas
Terminology
Chapter 18 Less Lethal Munitions
The Force Contiuum
Tear Gas
OC Spray
Light/Sound Diversionary Devices
Tasers
Projectile Weapons
Chapter 19 Civil Disturbances
Planning
Strategy
Tactics
EMS Unit Tactics
Chapter 20 Patient Restraint
EMS Court Cases
Criteria for Restraint
Restraint Procedures
Recent Developments
Documentation
Chapter 21 Terrorism: Calibrating Risks and Responses
Overview
Biologic and Chemical Terrorism
Chermical Weapons
Military Chemical Agents
Biologic Weapons
