[LSPD] [09/SEP/2019] Joint Press Conference Announces Tactical Medics

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Fire Chief Frank Osborne (left), Acting Chief of Police Charles Hughes (center) and Mayor Vincent Rockford (right).

Joint Press Conference Announces Tactical Medics - September 9th, 2019
 

On the 8th of September Mayor of Los Santos Vincent Rockford, Acting Chief of Police Charles Hughes and Fire Chief Frank Osborne got together to hold a joint press conference on the introduction of a new Tactical Medic program. After an introduction by Rockford both chiefs introduced the program and what it would mean for their respective agencies.

The Tactical Medics will be individuals trained to provide medical aid while operating in the high stress environments officers of the Metropolitan Division operate in. Sometimes a situation is too dangerous for regular LSFD personnel to operate in due to active shooters and other hazards. These are the situations that warrant the deployment of Tactical Medics as both professionals in safely managing these hazardous environments and saving anyone who may get injured in these environments. As of current medics of the Tactical Medic team will be medically trained Los Santos Police Department officers, although the possibility of embedding Los Santos Fire Department EMTs is being discussed and possibly something that may be done in the future.

Fire Chief Frank Osborne had the following to say about the new program:
"A couple of months ago Chief Hughes and Captain McGill approached me with their idea of the (tactical EMT) team. We started working on it as both departments understood the importance this team has for the city. There are situations that prevent our department from responding and being able to have a capable team to assist was needed a long time ago. Thanks to our training division, being led by our Lieutenant Hough, who collaborated with Captain McGill, we were able to set up the documentation and training required to make the team a reality. This is the first time our department certified another medically certified another department, and it is a honor for us to make the LSPD the first department we certify. This co-operation between both departments can only ensure a better and safer city for all of us. We are going to rise and shine together and will make this city a better place together."

Detective Kenji Hamasaki, one of the new Tactical Medics, had the following to say:
"During my time in the program, we were not only treated well but also trained hard. We need to be ready to do whatever we can to save those who we serve alongside with. We're expected to be in the best possible shape in order to complete our goals. The training comes down to working under fire getting down to the nitty and gritty of medical care. Captain McGill skipped no details when going through this. This was done to allow us to perform to the best of our ability. We plan to continue this effort to not only keep those who we work with safe, but also to work with the Los Santos Fire Department."

After the introduction the present members of various press agencies got the chance to ask questions.


Police Officer III Megan Rutledge
MRCAD Officer
Media Relations and Community Affairs Division
 

Edited September 9, 2019 by lambchops