On Friday 6 June, HM Governor Scott made a formal presentation of 150 Patrol Pocket Packs or ‘Trauma Packs’ to Police Commissioner Proctor. The packs contain specialist medical equipment to reduce immediate blood loss after injury, and will be issued to every front line officer in the Royal Anguilla Police Force after training in the use of the Trauma Packs.
Today’s presentation fulfils a regional commitment made by the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) to “enhance the safety equipment available for [police] use and safeguarding members of the community who become victims of gun violence”. The packs have been funded by the British Government, which works in partnership with the ACCP through the Foreign and Commonwealth Regional Police Advisor based in Miami.
It is estimated that two out of every three deaths from gunshot wound results from blood loss rather than organ damage. As well as the potential to save the lives of police officers who have been shot, the use of these packs may save the lives of victims of shootings or stabbings, as often police officers arrive on the scene first before paramedics.
– Press Release
