Back to SearchPeterborough Police Service and Peterborough County/City Paramedics create new
Tactical Emergency Medical Support Unit
The Peterborough Police Service (PPS) in collaboration with the Peterborough County/City Paramedics have created a new Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TACMEDS) unit that will enable paramedics to better care for those involved in high-risk emergency situations. The specially trained 4-member paramedic team will be able to provide on-the-spot care to police, victims, or others affected by a high-risk event.
“This program builds on the tremendous relationship between the Peterborough County/City Paramedics and the Peterborough Police Service,” says Chief Scott Gilbert, Peterborough Police. “In these dangerous situations, every moment makes a difference. Having a specially trained and equipped team of medics standing alongside police officers will help ensure fast and appropriate medical care for first responders and everyone else at the scene.”
TACMEDS will not be armed, but will be equipped with all the protective equipment that tactical law enforcement officers are provided. All members of the TACMED unit will be clearly identified with a “paramedic” marker.
“Peterborough County/City Paramedics is committed to ensuring the best possible outcome in emergency situations,” says Deputy Chief Chris Barry, Peterborough County/City Paramedics. “The TACMED unit is an excellent way to provide our paramedics with the training they need to work together with law enforcement and provide immediate care in high-risk emergencies.”
Members of the new TACMED unit have been selected from within the Peterborough County/City Paramedics based on a variety of factors, including written, practical, physical and psychological testing.
Media Contacts:
Sandra Dueck
Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705.876.1122 x217
Christopher Barry
Deputy Chief of Operations
Peterborough Paramedics
705-743-5263 ext. 4121
705-931-2150 cell
cbarry@ptbocounty.ca
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