The use of tactical medics by members of hostage and crisis negotiations teams has not been examined in the literature or in the field. Usually, negotiations teams are deployed within the confines of the established inner perimeter along with the tactical team and tactical medics. While the likelihood of injuries or performance degrading medical problems for negotiators is less than that expected for SWAT team members, they may occur and need attention. Additionally, there are other roles that tactical medical personnel can play that are specific to the needs of police negotiators. This article will examine these possible roles.
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CONTOMS Brochure, Emergency Medical Technician-Tactical.
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US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Report, Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 1990–1993, US Government Printing Office.
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E-mail from Joshua S. Vayer, Director, Casualty Care Research Center, July 18, 1997.
