This book addresses what is, not necessarily what should be. 

The book is on the recommended reading list and/or endorsed by such organizations as; the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), EMSWorld, the Center for Law Enforcement Technology, Training & Research, Inc. (“LETTR”) (not for profit) and The Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board (ATAB).

Are you or your agency considering a tactical medical response program, based on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) then this book is a MUST READ!

In real life, the superheroes don’t have superpowers.  They are law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and other public safety officers. Unfortunately, however, just like in the movie, real-life superheroes do get sued, and these lawsuits cost the departments they work for great sums of money that could otherwise be used for salaries, equipment, and training.

The purpose of this book is to highlight the common reasons why liability lawsuits occur with the use of tactical medical responders (Fire, EMS, Police), as well as how to prepare and protect yourself and your department.

Good training by qualified instructors, and well thought out, expertly prepared policies and procedures are your best shields against liability.

Injuries or other conditions which require medical attention happen all too frequently in public safety situations. Sometimes, this medical need is provided by a medically trained civilian, and sometimes it is a law enforcement officer who has been trained to address these situations.

Regardless of who is providing the medical services, there are  LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS .

We live in a world in which liability must be considered at all times, both civil and criminal. This book is a broad brush attempt to address these concerns so that law enforcement Responders and civilians working for or with law enforcement can avoid getting themselves entangled in a lawsuit of their own.