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Rafael Navarro provides education to fellow police officers on crucial skills in combat.

A Police Officers Guide and Handbook to Tactical Casualty Care (Under Fire)

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. --(Ammoland.com)- “A Police Officers Guide and Handbook to Tactical Casualty Care (Under Fire): First Aid and Self First Aid for Law Enforcement” (ISBN 146370951X) by Rafael Navarro shows the need for adequate training in law enforcement, as it is being done in the military.

The lack of training concerning the use and deployment of a tourniquet prompted Navarro to provide a detailed guide to Tactical Casualty Care.

After proposing a lesson plan that included the purpose and use of the tourniquet, Navarro began to see changes in his division. He wants to provide law enforcement personnel with the concepts of tactical casualty care while creating an understanding on how it relates to police officers.

Navarro says his book will also establish guidelines as to when and where lifesaving skills and concepts should be applied. For example, he discusses the mindset required to survive traumatic events, such as immediate hemorrhage control. He believes the skills that are needed to become proficient in combat lifesaving can be taught to law enforcement officers in the same way it is taught to soldiers.

“There’s an enormous communication gap between our military and law enforcement agencies,” Navarro says. “I began a personal campaign to bring attention to the fact that our soldiers are considered trainable in combat lifesaving skills by our government, whereas most of the law enforcement agencies in our country consider this type of training too difficult or beyond the scope of a police officer.”

“A Police Officers Guide and Handbook to Tactical Casualty Care (Under Fire): First Aid and Self First Aid for Law Enforcement” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:
Rafael Navarro is a deputy trainer at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. He served four years with the SWAT team and three years in the community policing unit. Navarro is a certified evaluator and instructor for defensive tactics, ASP, firearms, vehicle operations and more. He retired as an SFC/E-7 after serving 21 years in the United States Army, and now works as an adjunct instructor at St. Petersburg College.

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Massachusetts State Police and Vermont State Police Select Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols

Smith & Wesson M&P45 - Black

Smith & Wesson Military and Police

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --(Ammoland.com)- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., a U.S.-based leader in firearm design and manufacturing, today announced that it has received contracts from the Massachusetts State Police and the Vermont State Police for new duty firearms from the M&P Pistol Series.

The Massachusetts State Police has selected the M&P45 pistol, while the Vermont State Police has adopted the M&P40 pistol as its new service firearm.

Both of the statewide law enforcement agencies have initiated the transition process and Troopers are currently using the M&P pistol in the field.

Massachusetts State Police
As the nation’s oldest statewide police agency, the Massachusetts State Police has a rich history of service to its citizens and support of national events. Employing over 2,300 Troopers and 400 civilian support staff, the agency is responsible for criminal law enforcement and traffic vehicle regulations across the state. To better assist its Troopers with these responsibilities, the Massachusetts State Police has ordered 2,500 M&P pistols chambered in .45ACP.

During the agency’s independent testing and evaluation process, the M&P45 was judged against the department’s previously standard sidearm, as well as numerous other competitive products. At the conclusion of the trial, the M&P45 was selected due to its ergonomic design, accuracy, reliability, and the pistol’s ability to be customized to meet individual preferences. Smith & Wesson will support the firearm contract with a full range of services including armorer’s training. In addition to the M&P45 pistols, the Massachusetts State Police previously adopted the M&P15 tactical rifle from Smith & Wesson that currently serves as the State issued patrol rifle.

“We are extremely pleased with the decision by the Massachusetts State Police and the Vermont State Police to transition to the M&P pistol,” said Mario Pasantes, Smith & Wesson’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Global Professional Sales.

“We take pride in supplying law enforcement professionals with highly advanced, duty proven equipment, and we believe the M&P Series lives up to that standard. Selected for numerous awards and trusted by both officers and civilians, the popularity of the M&P pistol has been enduring. Today, over 800 law enforcement agencies have adopted or approved for duty use our M&P products. Our commitment to those who have put their trust in Smith & Wesson is steadfast.”

Pasantes added, “We are especially honored to serve the Massachusetts State Police, our home state force. Our employees take great pride in aligning with local law enforcement, and we look forward to expanding our relationship with the Massachusetts State Police and to seeing the M&P45 on the hips of our State Troopers.”

Vermont State Police
Through its contract with Smith & Wesson, the Vermont State Police has ordered 390 M&P40 pistols. During its open evaluation process, the M&P40 pistol received high marks by the Vermont troopers for its low perceived recoil, reliability during testing, and consistent performance. The new side arms are being supported with a full range of services from Smith & Wesson, including armorer’s training and advanced firearms training courses.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a U.S.-based leader in firearm design and manufacturing. The company delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the global military, law enforcement, Federal and sports markets. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized designer and manufacturer of quality firearms, and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts and Maine. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.

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