New Standards for Law Enforcement Trauma Kits Purchased with Federal Funds
This law mandates performance standards for trauma kits purchased by law enforcement agencies using funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The goal is to ensure officers are equipped with standardized tools, such as recommended tourniquets, necessary to control life-threatening bleeding. It also requires the development of optional best practices for training and deployment.
Key points
Law enforcement agencies using specific federal grants must purchase trauma kits that meet performance standards set by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Kits must include bleeding control items like tourniquets recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and instructional materials.
The law requires the development and publication of optional best practices for training officers and maintaining kits in vehicles and facilities.
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