Sworn officers versus civilain TEMS

[AnthonyM83]

If he was correcting incorrect information, good for him...someone could have done a search on the topic and been misinformed.

Since we're bumping the thread, anyway, I HAVE seen a SWAT team's trauma doctor in what looked like full gear and definitely wearing a side-arm. He wasn't sworn because I overheard people talking about him going through the reserve academy in the future (if I heard correctly). He could have been ex-military or something of the sort...I know he goes training with the team whenever he can. He stays in the armored car while entries go down, though.

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There is nothing wrong with a Civilian being used as a Tactical Medic on a SWAT/TAC team, Denver uses Paramedics from Denver Health that they have trained in the use of Firearms and team tactics..

They work well together..They keep a ger bag in there amb, that has there swat gear in it and have it when needed at a scene..

I have been a Law enforcement officer for 27 years and a EMT for 20 plus years and during that time, acted as a Tac Medic on a active Federal Team, Glad I'm retired, but always willing to work as a Tac Medic..

Dave

[courageheartx]

lol@google

[Richard B the EMT]

At least we know SOMEBODY knows how to use the search function. I didn't recognize it, then I see 2 of my postings?

As for the 2 year gap, has any body's agencies changed their standards, specifically as to arming non LEO medical personnel on an entry team, or even allowing a medical person entry until the scene is supposedly secure?