Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine

Welcome to Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine

The Mission of the Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine Section (TALEM) is to provide a forum for physicians and others who have an interest or expertise in Tactical Medicine. Section members can share information and help others in ACEP and external organizations to develop and maintain expertise in this unique and challenging subspecialty. The key goal is to enhance section member’s abilities to competently provide tactical medical support for those professionals involved in high threat law enforcement tactical operations and military special ops, and provide life-saving medical interventions for anyone in need at training or critical incidents in our communities.

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July 17, 2024

Analysis of School Shooting Data to Inform Emergency Medical Responses

This course for TALEM Section members will present an analysis of school shooting data to inform emergency medical responses within Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine.

July 3, 2024

Tourniquet Conversion: Considerations for Tactical Medical Professionals and Law Enforcement

This course for TALEM Section members will present the topic of tourniquet conversion within Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine.

May 1, 2024

Firearm familiarization for the TALEM Professional – the Submachine Gun

It is important for tactical and law enforcement medicine (TALEM) physicians and medical personnel to be familiar with the weapons systems utilized by LEOs and SWAT units.

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What is Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine?

Tactical Medicine, or Tactical and Law Enforcement Medicine, is the medical specialty that involves the services and emergency medical support necessary to preserve the safety, physical and mental health, and overall well-being of military and law enforcement (SWAT) special operations (tactical) personnel and others at the scene of critical incident deployments and training.

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Start a “Stop the Bleed” program

The "Stop the Bleed" campaign is designed to provide civilians with the knowledge and tools to help control severe bleeding. Find out how you can help start a "Stop the Bleed" program in your local community.

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