Penn Tactical Solutions
Patrol Medical Program Toolkit
Patrol officers are increasingly the first medical responders on scene often arriving before EMS, making life-or-death decisions with whatever equipment they're carrying. The window between injury and definitive care is often measured in minutes, and in many incidents, the officer on scene is the only person positioned to act.
Carrying a tourniquet is a start. But a sustainable patrol medical program requires more than equipment in a vehicle; it requires written policy, recurring training, accountable maintenance systems, and clear protocols that officers can execute under stress.
This toolkit gives your department the framework to build that program or close the gaps in the one you already have. It's free, it's comprehensive, and it's built specifically for law enforcement.
Is Your Patrol Medical Program Legally Defensible?
Answer yes or no for each item. Your program maturity rating and per-pillar breakdown appear at the end.
Six sections. Every component of a sustainable patrol medical program.
From initial program design to day-to-day operational accountability.
Program Framework
Defining scope, roles, command accountability, and measurable program objectives that hold up over time.
Equipment Guidance
What to carry, how to configure kits by unit type, and minimum standards by deployment.
Policy Considerations
Ready-to-adapt language for deployment authority, use documentation, and chain of custody.
Inspection & Maintenance
Rotation schedules, expiration tracking, accountability logs, and post-use replacement workflows.
Training Recommendations
Recurring frequency, competency benchmarks, and practical guidance on sustainment.
Naloxone Integration
Protocols for carrying, deploying, and documenting naloxone alongside trauma equipment.
Recommended Equipment for Patrol Medical Programs
Based on the standards outlined in this toolkit.
Built for the people who run patrol medical programs.
Whether you're building from scratch or auditing an existing program, this toolkit has something for you.
Chiefs & Command Staff
Training Officers
Patrol Supervisors
SRO Coordinators
Grant Administrators
Emergency Management
Municipal Administrators
EMS & Fire Liaisons
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the toolkit.
Is this really free?
Yes. No cost, no credit card, no obligation. We provide this because well-equipped officers save lives and because we want to earn your trust before we ask for your business.
What format is it delivered in?
PDF and Word, delivered immediately to your email. Formatted for on-screen use and print. suitable for sharing with command staff, training divisions, or grant reviewers.
Can this support a grant application?
Yes. The framework and policy sections provide structured language for grant narratives and budget justifications. Departments have used this for PSAP, JAG, and homeland security funding requests.
We already have a program. Is this still useful?
Almost certainly. Most programs have gaps in written policy, recurring training documentation, or kit maintenance. This toolkit works as an audit tool as much as a build guide.