Penn Tactical Solutions
Field Notes
From the Field. For the Field.
Field Notes is where Penn Tactical Solutions publishes operational insights, clinical updates, and perspective pieces from active practitioners across emergency medicine, law enforcement, fire, and tactical medicine.
This is not a marketing blog. Every piece published here is written by someone who has worked the scenario, managed the call, or trained for the situation. We publish what we learn so others can be better prepared.
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In 2026, massive crowds will fill stadiums, fan zones, transit hubs, and festival grounds across the country. Most people will never think about crowd safety until it is already a problem. Crowd crush is not panic. It...
