Just got my first speeding ticket today and did what I remember you saying and rolled down my tinted windows and had my insurance and shit ready. Thanks for the tip the cop gave me a $105 ticket instead of a MUCH bigger one
When you die, wherever you end up, you get a musical instrument which everyone must play. Go to heaven, choose between harp and flute. Go to hell, choose an accordion or bagpipes.
Hey officer401. I'm an Army medic and I feel the need to bring up a few points about your last items. A set of two proper chest seals can be bought for around $15 on Amazon. A big concern I have with the tampon method is that you're putting that into their chest cavity. There is a large potential for creating more damage with that. You really don't want to place anything into a chest or abdominal cavity unless necessary. Also exit wounds can be much larger than a tampon could occlude. A good method I'd recommend that's better on the wallet is duct tape and ziplock bags or a similar airtight material. With a chest wound you really want to make a seal. At your level you don't want air moving either way. In my opinion the best and most cost effective way for you to be sealing chest wounds would be a nonporous material like a ziplock bag or a sheet protector taped airtight on all four sides. For other non chest/abdominal wounds I'd recommend just gauze and pressure. Don't pack or place tampons in anything if you don't have to. I'd personally avoid the tampons altogether. I could take or leave the pads. There are far better similarly priced options in my opinion. If you want to talk about any tips or tricks or have any other potential wounds you'd like input on let me know.
I imagine it would be beneficial for LEOs to carry a basic first aid kit with gloves, chest seals, gauze etc, rather than hope whatever you picked up at Walmart on the off chance something would happen will work.
Truck drivers have to go to some very bad areas of town. We also, most of the time, are first people to arrive at motor vehicle collisions. I have advanced first aid training and keep up on it. And in an emergency a sterile maxi pad is better than someone bleeding to death.
Dale Hord tampons are actually a really bad idea. they fussle (that the right word) and they dont apply enough pressure onto the wound, they only soak up the blood which doesnt help that much
meinefressekeineahnung wieichdenkackkanalnennensoll, well when am EMT is about 2 minutes away and a guy is spewing out blood, that little bit of sealing can save his life
Officer 401, Please do a video on what think about modded trucks. Ex. LED light bars, halo lights, tire flares, tire flare rivets, lift kits, license plate tint, stereo bass, window tint, underglow, mud tires or bigger tires. Thanks for the consideration
1) Latex gloves are a NO. Allergies can be to rescuer and victim alike. Go for vinyl or nitrile gloves. They are sooo much better. 2) Tampons and pads are a NO too. Evidence-based medicine and study recommend a commercially-prepared tourniquet, hemostatic agent and Israeli Bandage for example. This is coming from a critical care and emergency nurse, prehospital care educator, and gun enthusiast aka me.
He also fails to mention some other uses for them. My significant other is a police officer and keep keeps them for many reasons including: 1) nose bleeds for other people and himself 2) random citizens who may need them As well as many other reasons.
Never use Tampons to seal a gunshot wound, it will reduce bleeding by maybe 10%. It's not worth the time and once somebody with medical training appears it is just in the way. Ask your department for a real trauma control class and then get yourself at least two big IFAKs (individual first aid kits). Have a tourniquet (SOF-T-Wide are better than CAT) and a israeli bandage for limb wounds and Celox/QuickClot gauze (hemostatic agents) and chest seals for bodyshots. Add gloves and medical sheers to remove clothes, visit a class where you learn how to use these things properly (or take an hour to learn it from a officer who was in the military and knows how to use these things) and you can actually save some lifes.
Totally agree with you Aghate. Ofc 401 I know you are getting hammered with the new Detective job but there is nothing better than actual training for the GSW scenario you laid out. I HIGHLY suggest a TECC/TCCC class esp for LEO and EMS types. Many are offered here in Georgia. If you need help finding one message me and I'll find one for you. Also, on the subject of gloves and hand sanitizer if you talk real nice to the local ER or an Ambulance crew they are usually more than happy to part with those items. Thanks.
Couldn't agree more on every point. I will add one caveat though. While the SOF-T are more effective overall, you should always have at least one CAT on you, as they are much easier to self-apply one-handed. Also an NPA and lube is a good thing to have on hand. Especially as a first responder to collisions where the airway may be compromised.
Tanner Anders well, i would consider a nasopharyngeal airway as "advanced first aid". Yes it is a good first responder tool and i have one in my big ifak, as well as a compact one way Mouth to Mouth Valve/rebreathing mask, chest decomposition needle,... But for those things you really should know what you are doing, not just a 3 hour trauma class (ok, the reanimation is, but you get the point. Trauma IFAK in something like a hsgi blowout pouch that i have on my belt is different than the complete first aid bag in my truck...)
Fair point, but in the context of this video (patrol car), I'd think that would necessitate a more complete first responder trauma kit, including airway, rather than just an individual blowout kit.
Tampons and maxi pads? I'm a combat vet every day I carry a tourniquet gauze and something to wrap it with. In my medical kit I've got gauze, quik clot, Israeli bandage, medical tape and a tourniquet. That will take care of any wound you run into
The accordion folder is the most important to me. My father is a police officer himself and he is always telling me the key to success in his job is staying organize and having all paper or files on hand whenever they are needed.
1:14 "Let's not call these car accidents. They are motor vehicle collisions..." 1:36 *continues to refer to them as car accidents* Well done officer401...
Tampons are awesome for many different things. We used them in the military for some of the same stuff but as a mechanic I also used them to stop oil lines from leaking. As far as handcuffs definitely keep a few extra pairs as well as a bunch of flex cuffs.
Please just get proper medical equipment!! Combat Gauze, chest seals, and tourniquets!! They cost a bit of cash but they work way better then tampons and maxi pads.
Very true we carried them in our patrol cars on my first Department to control bleeding. Until you have used them and see what they can do you feel uncomfortable but they really do work.
also a cleaned gift card or id over a wond with a wrap helps to. iv on that on a pretty big gash that needed stiches before. it helped alot more then tieing a towl or rag around it
You -could- SHOULD replace the tampons with quick clot. Specifically the gauze, if we're talking about wound packing. Not the old granule shit. It caused burns and was an epic pain in the ass for surgeons to extract in the OR.
you want combat gauze, also replace the maxi pads with israeli dressings, chest seals and sof-t wide tourniquets. we've learned some hard lessons on the battlefield since 2001, these things work when you only have minutes to live.
Good stuff! Even as a courier a seat organizer was priceless to me for the same reason as you. I know a guy who was driving a Miata, swatted at a bee between him and the windshield, and rear ended a cop. Fortunately the cop saw the whole thing and had my friend's back through the whole insurance claim process!
A sheriff is a police officer. Sheriff, in USA points, runs a County jurisdiction usually. They may even have State wide jurisdiction, where as normal level police officers will have just their local area (City, town, village, ect)
Gerardo Marquez sheriffs are cops. The main difference is amount of jurisdiction. Regular "Police officers " only have jurisdiction in their city/town. Sheriffs have jurisdiction in their entire county, including all cities and towns located therein. Also the sheriff is a constitutional position, police depts are not. lastly, State Police have (usually) jurisdiction throughout their entire state and can enforce the law everywhere inside said state; however there are a few exceptions depending on the state. In some states, state police are known as highway patrol and only have jurisdiction on state highways.
Deputies are the ones you're going to see running around in "Sheriff" vehicles, not actual Sheriffs as there is only one Sheriff to a county and it's much more paperwork and political than it is policing.
I use those accordion folders for all types of paperwork. We we're told to use tampons in the army to stop bleeding from bullet holes also. I was gonna mention those flex cuffs also.
Usually when i subscribe to a channel after some time i start to get bored and unsubscribe. But you are able to keep me always entertained and i keep watching your videos regularly. Keep up the good work man.
Well this is entertainment for my long car ride, lol I drove from Houston to Orlando (16 hours) and rewatched about everyone of your videos and now a new one!! about one hour out now so hope it goes by quick!!
I have a question about tazers: After you shoot them with the probes for the 5 seconds and the probes are still in him/her, can you pull the trigger again or does another officer have to taze him/her again?
Your top 5 are ALL great! Unfortunately, the most used was probably my accordion folder. I have a few more that I always kept in my car. Animal Snare Pole, A Box of Ammo, Directions to the Trauma Center -Taped on the Dash, Large sized handcuffs, shackles and a hobble, and a spit shield or a pillow case for use as an emergency spit hood. There's NOTHING like driving someone to jail as they spit on you and on the back of your head the entire ride. If you've never felt like you needed a spit shield or a pillow case before, you will really want one when this happens. Be Safe!
officer 401 what do you think firefighters should do differently on the scene of motor vehicle collisions and what you think we should do differently. ok?
My house burnt to the ground when I was 16 and my best friend and I escaped and rescued my dog. We were in an unincorporated area and 3 fire departments responded. My advice would be to try to be considerate of the people who live there and not just check for injury. I was cut and bruised but I just wanted someone to tell me it would be ok. I understand you aren't going to give me therapy, but someone checking on the bleeding 16 year old that went back into a fire to save a dog would have been nice. I guess just be compassionate would be my advice. I am not a first reponder (yet) but as someone who has been through the receiving end that would be my advice.
Tyler Riles hi we are not allowed to tell u like u will be fine or stuff like that. in case it ends up being opposed and we never lie for example if we have to do something and its going to hurt we will tell u it will hurt but we will try to do it the best way possible. we will never say nothing will hurt and all of a sudden u start screaming out of pain . hope my answer helped
Hey Brother, I would not recommend max pads or tampons for massive bleeding for chest wounds or bullet wounds. For your everday Trama kit, you should carry at lest 1 QuickQlot Gauze, one isreal bandage and two chest wound seals. This will come in handy when you need. Go to the youtuber: SkinnyMedic and he even breaks down the reasons why you shouldn't carry tampons to stop serious bleeding. Be safe out there brother!
Lingo Kingo and you think a peace officer would have this equipment and knowledge. pads and tampons are a last resort item to staunch bleeding. he should be carrying a IFAK or blow out kit as well as several TQs. carry two trauma kits. one for inducing trauma and one for relieving
My point exactly! Some guys I know leave these essential items like these in their units. So much good you'll need it, when your 10 flight of stairs and need your kits right away.
LOL I had an FTO that told me a story about when he was a rookie, he accidentally performed CPR on a known gang-member that got involved in a shootout with police that day and had a GSW. My FTO at the time didn't realize that CPR would cause this guy too bleed out more and when they rushed him to the ER, the attending physician said, "you were suppose to stop the bleeding, not do chest compression you numb nuts!" Overall, not all Police Officer are educated and trained in EMT or Paramedics but are also not liable if someone dies in their care (similar to the good Samaritan Law) this is called the "Good Faith Law" for Police Officers. I hope this satisfies your question.
Trauma pads are basically oversized Maxi pads. The ambulances around here used to carry Maxi pads before the trauma pads were made. I think they also used to carry jumbo sized tampons for the same reason. Remember: Everything stops bleeding eventually.
Do you guys train on any type of SABC (Self Aid Buddy Care) in law enforcement? We do it in the military and there is some good cheap military surplus stuff that would work way better than tampons and maxi pads, like quikclot, compression bandage, and combat tourniquets.
My daughter is Autistic, MR (mildly retarded) and non-verbal. She would, for the most part, fit the stereotypical mold of what is seen as Autism on TV or youtube. No eye contact, won't respond to commands, won't respond to questions. She also has no fear of anything, heights, water, traffic, people ect . . . She is typically not aggressive however if you just grabbed her to force her she most likely, would begin hitting herself in the face. She is supervised 100% of the time 24/7/365. That said, we do have a real ongoing issue with Elopement (escaping supervision). The house is like Fort Knox, locks on all doors and windows, alarms on all doors and windows. Even with all this, she is very clever and will figure out the combination to the doors or turn off the alarms. Twice she has been returned home by the police this year. The last time she made it 3 miles across town, at 9:30 pm, a busy main St, walked into Sonic and asked for a "Blue rasberry slushy". Even more times in years past. Have you had training dealing with persons who have special needs? Do you adjust your "use of force" threshold upon determining the contact has special needs? Who provides your special needs training if anyone? I like to think I do what I can. Each year a make and hand out flyers with updated pictures height/weight, her specific sensitivities and our address and contact info. I personally bring them into the Local (City, Sherrif) departments and speak with either the Cheif or Assistant Cheif. The local police know Chloe by name and are very good with her. I also request yearly that uniformed police visit the special needs classroom to help the kids become familiar with the uniform and badge ect. That is what I do. I am wondering what you do? The elopement creates enough family stress without thinking of her with her sweet face pressed into the pavement and a knee in her back with ten cops screaming "Stop Resisting!" lights and sirens blaring. My world revolves around her. I would crawl through broken glass on fire for her.
Bryan, this is one of the best questions I've been asked in a while. I wish I had a simple answer for you. If it's obvious that we are dealing with someone with special needs, we do try to take our time and solve the issue, perhaps more than some other calls. We understand there might be a need for a more thorough investigation, or even just a bit more patience. The problem lies in the fact that people try to use mental illness like insanity as an excuse when they really have no other defense, or as an excuse to do whatever they want. It's almost an entitlement. Your daughter won't have her head slammed because she has a disability. But, there's been times I have had to deal with someone that's autistic and violent. In those circumstances, I will do what I need to do to protect myself. Just because someone has a mental illness doesn't mean I am a punching bag. I hope this helps.
What if any special training have you received? And to be fair I am not on a witch hunt. I understand not only the officers need to protect themselves, but also the teacher ect . . I understand statistically people on the spectrum are likely to show aggressive behaviors. I also know there are several effective strategies and training designed for law enforcement (first responders). With the increasing prevalence of Autism. I would expect training (Or knowledge) to benefit everyone potentially involved. I also am saying parents should own their responsibility by making potential responders aware, in advance who may need consideration, and making themselves available (by way of contact info) to assist if needed. It is a difficult place for everyone involved. A little training (knowledge) goes a long way. Of course, I do not want to see my little girl hurt or injured. Additionally, the potential for her to injure yourself or someone else weighs heavily on my mind. I am not advocating that a person with special needs, that their safety trumps anyone else's. I am only saying, with little effort, and little cost. Some, maybe most of these unfortunate situations can be avoided.
I totally agree Bryan. I can't speak for all departments, but the two I have worked for have required training on how to deal with mentally ill subjects, and the differences between them. We have not had any tragic incidents in this area, and I think a lot of it has to do with that training.
My advice to you Having autism myself is get a little backpack or something similar and tell her when she needs time for her self. That she asks for the backpack day bag or what have you and is allowed to go to safe areas like to an area with lots of friendly animals or horses. What she doesn't need is you setting up a gauntlet of challenges to get through. If you want give her responsablities that involve her having access to otherwise restricted areas. P.S. Put in the bag a tracker and a movement generator.
As an army reserve I can attest there are so many battlefield emergency medical procedures which translate to what you suggest to do with the commercially available products. Establish an airway, try to stop the patient bleeding out and send him down the line.... good stuff.
Kaitlyn Boehm lol yes! For me, its adding the plate(s) to the call, add the driver to the call and check DL status, check their criminal history to see if there is a remark about them or if they have warrants, and after all that then pull out my tagbook and write the cite.
you'll be seeing my name alot more! I'm really loving your content!! I learned about being a officer and now I'm gonna be knowing the basics of a investigator!
I learned the tampon/maxipad trick from my dad, a practice he's done for decades doing construction/ranching/various man shit where people sometimes end up bleeding a lot.
From my own personal civilian experience, if a dog is running at you, its the same as a man with a knife. Even a kinda small dog like a pitbull (Which are just ugly to me -.-) can still do quite a bit of harm. So if I have to pick between losing a chunk of my leg and potentially more, or you losing your dog, guess what I picked when it actually happened? I bashed that dog over the head with a branch when he came running
Nicholas Salerno hes already touched on that subject, not sure which video but he said he keeps dog food in his car incase there are dogs around that way they aren't likely to attack.
Game Tech I'll be suprised if he does it. Just think how officers at his department will look at him after that video. Heck he probably has them as friends too. I really don't see that video happening.
Ummm, no dude. If he did that, he'd have to do a video about male officers, female officers, white officers, black officers etc... You get the point, right? What I'm saying is that they are just like everyone else, what do you want him to say about them? =\
The extra handcuffs are definitely a must. My best friend is a new officer and the rules are at his department is "if you only got one set of cuffs then you didn't bring your cuffs to work today"
I'm not trying to undermine what officer401 is saying, but using feminine products to treat a GSW is just not recommended. I have a lot of admiration for officer401 and all LEO'S, but this is bad advice. I know he put the disclaimer and everything, but it is recommended to spend the extra money and get the right equipment for the job and have it on standby. Anyone reading this, copy and paste the link into your Web browser and take time to read this article on why using tampons to treat GSW's is advised against. www.personaldefensenetwork.com/article/severe-bleeding-first-aid-misconceptions-tampons/
Fun fact, tampons were designed for bullet wounds, and the original maxi pads were battle wound dressings cut to fit the women using them in WW2. YAY Isn't history fun!
I used to use Latex gloves for years as a nurse, but switched to Nitrile gloves after seeing nurses develop latex allergies from constant use. They are a bit heavier duty as well.
Instead of the file folder, i used a plastic milk crate. using the file cabinet separators you can separate the different forms and are able to label them. the crate can be seat belted in the passenger seat in front of the seat organizer.
Great Video 401!!! Good idea using the feminine Hygiene products for first aid use in helping to control bleeding, We use to carry them in the Ambulance quick response kits when I drove 30 years ago. You may be interested to know to that it isn't the cotton or man made fibers that makes them so absorbent but a compound that is blended in called Sodium polyacrylate that can absorb 500-800 times its own weight. the chemical is also used in children's diapers, Potting soil, and instant snow among other things. I once picked up a semi load of this stuff in raw form and the dock worker at the shipper had me pull my truck out and close the trailer doors with him inside. When I asked why he said that if he could see any daylight thru the trailer that he couldn't load it because if the 45,000 lb load got rained on it could absorb enough water to crush my trailer. I thought about backing down a boat launch to see if I could dry up a lake but keeping my job was more important. LOL!
OFFICER 401, I just got accepted into a police academy and i look up to you in a way. I was hoping you could do a video on your scariest/saddest moments as a cop... people always talk about the cool, exciting, or funny cop stories but i feel like no one really covers the dangerous truly life threatening situations or sad stuff you see and that's something i'd like to hear about going into this line of work. Pretty please, and thank you. Your a huge inspiration, keep up the great work man...
another great item is the wound caughterizing powder used it several times very inexpensive and will stop the bleeding on a wound that requires stitching
The tampon thing, this has been used for a LONG time by special forces, specifically SEALS. I remember being told a story about this over a decade ago by a friend in one of those units. Funny, but makes sense. I started packing some in my in my IFAK on my vest.
Actually most cars now come with pads in the in vehicle first aid kit in the trunk by the spare. They're designed for blood and work well. I remeber one time my cousin got a hook in his hand and used a filet knife to cut it out and used the one from his car to stop the bleeding to get to the ER for stiches. A lot of useful things in your car and most don't know about. Plus I recommend going to a military surplus store especially if you live in snowy areas to pick up a folding shovel, a flashlight, and a wubbie. If you dont know what a wubbie is look it up its the most useful blanket you will ever find.
I was a corpsman (medic) for the Navy. I can easily vouch for how well it works. An Army sergeant told me about how she had accidentally got shot in a training exercise and she used one to plug her wound until the medic got there. As a Corpsman we are taught to plug gunshot wounds using any means necessary, and yes, my instructor told me about the tampon trick. At first I thought he was joking, but he wasn't lol
Not latex gloves. Nitrile, there are quite a few people allergic to rubber products. as an added benefit nitrile has less of a tendency to rip. We changed all of our rigs over to them
Just got my first speeding ticket today and did what I remember you saying and rolled down my tinted windows and had my insurance and shit ready. Thanks for the tip the cop gave me a $105 ticket instead of a MUCH bigger one
Hell yeah man! Now don't get any more! Lol.
I used this method to, he lowered the fine but it turned out he didn't even file the ticket, off the hook!
what the hell were you doing to get such a big ticket!
Billy Faucet Was doing 95 MPH on the freeway late at night
iPolitely I got pulled over too, did the same thing, got marked down 20 less than I was doing. Pheww
I kept dog treats with me. Sometimes that is all you need calm a nervous dog.
Jerry Brown was just about to say this. I worked as armed security at a Kentucky trailer park for a while, dog treats could save your life. lol
David Peterson What kind of fun king trailer park is that!?
I paused the video right after he said "accordion" in "accordion folder" and I was like "tf you need an accordion for?" Lol XD
To play your arestees sweet lullaby's on the way to the jail.
lmao
When you die, wherever you end up, you get a musical instrument which everyone must play. Go to heaven, choose between harp and flute. Go to hell, choose an accordion or bagpipes.
lol
+Officer401 lmao
Hey officer401. I'm an Army medic and I feel the need to bring up a few points about your last items. A set of two proper chest seals can be bought for around $15 on Amazon. A big concern I have with the tampon method is that you're putting that into their chest cavity. There is a large potential for creating more damage with that. You really don't want to place anything into a chest or abdominal cavity unless necessary. Also exit wounds can be much larger than a tampon could occlude. A good method I'd recommend that's better on the wallet is duct tape and ziplock bags or a similar airtight material. With a chest wound you really want to make a seal. At your level you don't want air moving either way. In my opinion the best and most cost effective way for you to be sealing chest wounds would be a nonporous material like a ziplock bag or a sheet protector taped airtight on all four sides. For other non chest/abdominal wounds I'd recommend just gauze and pressure. Don't pack or place tampons in anything if you don't have to. I'd personally avoid the tampons altogether. I could take or leave the pads. There are far better similarly priced options in my opinion. If you want to talk about any tips or tricks or have any other potential wounds you'd like input on let me know.
Agreed except it's definitely worth buying from a North American Rescue to be sure you're getting a good quality product
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Tampons are a no go in massive hemorrhage anyway. Absorption≠coagulation. Refer to billions of memes involving tampons and wound channels.
I imagine it would be beneficial for LEOs to carry a basic first aid kit with gloves, chest seals, gauze etc, rather than hope whatever you picked up at Walmart on the off chance something would happen will work.
"If it's wet, sticky, and not yours, don't touch it." - EMT Wisdom. I think in a previous video, you also mentioned some dog food / treats.
I'm a truck driver and have a box of tampons and pads in my truck. learned that fom my father.
Dale Hord www.personaldefensenetwork.com/article/severe-bleeding-first-aid-misconceptions-tampons/
Matthew, thanks for that link! Myth busted!
Truck drivers have to go to some very bad areas of town. We also, most of the time, are first people to arrive at motor vehicle collisions. I have advanced first aid training and keep up on it. And in an emergency a sterile maxi pad is better than someone bleeding to death.
Dale Hord tampons are actually a really bad idea. they fussle (that the right word) and they dont apply enough pressure onto the wound, they only soak up the blood which doesnt help that much
meinefressekeineahnung wieichdenkackkanalnennensoll, well when am EMT is about 2 minutes away and a guy is spewing out blood, that little bit of sealing can save his life
Officer 401,
Please do a video on what think about modded trucks. Ex. LED light bars, halo lights, tire flares, tire flare rivets, lift kits, license plate tint, stereo bass, window tint, underglow, mud tires or bigger tires.
Thanks for the consideration
Mats Moreau agreed
Mats Moreau under glow takes off at least 6 inches
Golden Ace 7 So basically going over half the population of my school's parking lot?
Dat Phat Ripper I have a teacher who has a truck with fake hood scoops
Golden Ace 7 umm. Why don't you go watch a truck channel or whatever. This is a cop channel
1) Latex gloves are a NO. Allergies can be to rescuer and victim alike. Go for vinyl or nitrile gloves. They are sooo much better.
2) Tampons and pads are a NO too. Evidence-based medicine and study recommend a commercially-prepared tourniquet, hemostatic agent and Israeli Bandage for example.
This is coming from a critical care and emergency nurse, prehospital care educator, and gun enthusiast aka me.
I agree - there are nice substitutes for the tampons for gun shot wounds.
Would be useful for suspects who have heavy flow though......
He also fails to mention some other uses for them. My significant other is a police officer and keep keeps them for many reasons including:
1) nose bleeds for other people and himself
2) random citizens who may need them
As well as many other reasons.
Aundrea Cozad If he can use them to plug a bullet wound, Then yeah everyone figured that all can at least use them for smaller wounds...
I could imagine the faces of the people around you when they see you holding tampons lmao. It's not crazy if it works! 👍
Hey, just plug it up, and keep on going. I'm talking about gunshot wounds, by the way.
officer401 tampons and pads for heavy bleeding? true question not meant to be funny. plus it's a great idea you had
Cinthya Flores I was taking a ccw class and the guy sad if was a good thing to have in a med kit or a range med kit
Cinthya Flores I buy them at the store and get questions. I don't mind explaining them though.
Do a video on lifted trucks, "halo" lights, led lightbars, "underglow", stereo bass, license plate tint, etc...
Never use Tampons to seal a gunshot wound, it will reduce bleeding by maybe 10%. It's not worth the time and once somebody with medical training appears it is just in the way.
Ask your department for a real trauma control class and then get yourself at least two big IFAKs (individual first aid kits). Have a tourniquet (SOF-T-Wide are better than CAT) and a israeli bandage for limb wounds and Celox/QuickClot gauze (hemostatic agents) and chest seals for bodyshots. Add gloves and medical sheers to remove clothes, visit a class where you learn how to use these things properly (or take an hour to learn it from a officer who was in the military and knows how to use these things) and you can actually save some lifes.
Totally agree with you Aghate. Ofc 401 I know you are getting hammered with the new Detective job but there is nothing better than actual training for the GSW scenario you laid out. I HIGHLY suggest a TECC/TCCC class esp for LEO and EMS types. Many are offered here in Georgia. If you need help finding one message me and I'll find one for you.
Also, on the subject of gloves and hand sanitizer if you talk real nice to the local ER or an Ambulance crew they are usually more than happy to part with those items. Thanks.
Couldn't agree more on every point.
I will add one caveat though. While the SOF-T are more effective overall, you should always have at least one CAT on you, as they are much easier to self-apply one-handed.
Also an NPA and lube is a good thing to have on hand. Especially as a first responder to collisions where the airway may be compromised.
Tanner Anders well, i would consider a nasopharyngeal airway as "advanced first aid". Yes it is a good first responder tool and i have one in my big ifak, as well as a compact one way Mouth to Mouth Valve/rebreathing mask, chest decomposition needle,... But for those things you really should know what you are doing, not just a 3 hour trauma class (ok, the reanimation is, but you get the point. Trauma IFAK in something like a hsgi blowout pouch that i have on my belt is different than the complete first aid bag in my truck...)
Fair point, but in the context of this video (patrol car), I'd think that would necessitate a more complete first responder trauma kit, including airway, rather than just an individual blowout kit.
If I want to learn Powerpoint, Ill ask an officer.... for everything useful Ill ask the fuckin enlisted
"my trunk is organized" show it !! :)
Thanks for all the free advice you give. I've been following your channel for a while now and it is one of the reasons I am applying to my local PD.
Tampons and maxi pads? I'm a combat vet every day I carry a tourniquet gauze and something to wrap it with. In my medical kit I've got gauze, quik clot, Israeli bandage, medical tape and a tourniquet. That will take care of any wound you run into
The accordion folder is the most important to me. My father is a police officer himself and he is always telling me the key to success in his job is staying organize and having all paper or files on hand whenever they are needed.
+officer401 you should do a video on an stories for having to testify on a trial or defense attorney stories
Alrite mate, love the videos and keep up the great work... all the best and much respect from over here in England!!
1:14 "Let's not call these car accidents. They are motor vehicle collisions..." 1:36 *continues to refer to them as car accidents* Well done officer401...
Haha
That's what most people know them as.
officer401 can't call it an accident if it ain't an accident
I'm just giving you a hard time :) I love the videos, keep up the great work!
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Tampons are awesome for many different things. We used them in the military for some of the same stuff but as a mechanic I also used them to stop oil lines from leaking. As far as handcuffs definitely keep a few extra pairs as well as a bunch of flex cuffs.
Please just get proper medical equipment!! Combat Gauze, chest seals, and tourniquets!! They cost a bit of cash but they work way better then tampons and maxi pads.
Very true we carried them in our patrol cars on my first Department to control bleeding. Until you have used them and see what they can do you feel uncomfortable but they really do work.
Man officer401 been prepared for the rona
also a cleaned gift card or id over a wond with a wrap helps to. iv on that on a pretty big gash that needed stiches before. it helped alot more then tieing a towl or rag around it
You could replace the tampons with quick clot
Connor Watson That would be smart!
They're also great for nose bleeds!
You -could- SHOULD replace the tampons with quick clot.
Specifically the gauze, if we're talking about wound packing. Not the old granule shit. It caused burns and was an epic pain in the ass for surgeons to extract in the OR.
you want combat gauze, also replace the maxi pads with israeli dressings, chest seals and sof-t wide tourniquets. we've learned some hard lessons on the battlefield since 2001, these things work when you only have minutes to live.
You must've been in the military at one point, as was I. I've stocked up on that stuff and is part of my first aid kit in my vehicle and home.
Good stuff! Even as a courier a seat organizer was priceless to me for the same reason as you. I know a guy who was driving a Miata, swatted at a bee between him and the windshield, and rear ended a cop. Fortunately the cop saw the whole thing and had my friend's back through the whole insurance claim process!
I usually keep an extra door incase I ding it...
Maxies are also good for knife or other lacerations. On a personal note I'm doing my CJTC instructor qualls the 20th and 27.
do a top 5 guns that you need to handle sometimes
TOP 5 Best donuts!
Thanks for the heads up.
what's the difference between sheriff and police officer and is it easier to become a sheriff?
A sheriff is a police officer.
Sheriff, in USA points, runs a County jurisdiction usually. They may even have State wide jurisdiction, where as normal level police officers will have just their local area (City, town, village, ect)
SuddleMercury I think he meant deputies.
Gerardo Marquez sheriffs are cops. The main difference is amount of jurisdiction. Regular "Police officers " only have jurisdiction in their city/town. Sheriffs have jurisdiction in their entire county, including all cities and towns located therein. Also the sheriff is a constitutional position, police depts are not. lastly, State Police have (usually) jurisdiction throughout their entire state and can enforce the law everywhere inside said state; however there are a few exceptions depending on the state. In some states, state police are known as highway patrol and only have jurisdiction on state highways.
Deputies are the ones you're going to see running around in "Sheriff" vehicles, not actual Sheriffs as there is only one Sheriff to a county and it's much more paperwork and political than it is policing.
There is a Sherriff ( and deputies as needed) in every County and normally have jurisdiction county wide.
I use those accordion folders for all types of paperwork. We we're told to use tampons in the army to stop bleeding from bullet holes also. I was gonna mention those flex cuffs also.
video idea: how about something on the best excuses you've heard for someone breaking the law.
whether it be speeding, stealing, assault, etc.
Do a video on police codes
Usually when i subscribe to a channel after some time i start to get bored and unsubscribe. But you are able to keep me always entertained and i keep watching your videos regularly. Keep up the good work man.
Great video brother. Maybe do a video on police explorers?
Well this is entertainment for my long car ride, lol I drove from Houston to Orlando (16 hours) and rewatched about everyone of your videos and now a new one!! about one hour out now so hope it goes by quick!!
I have a question about tazers:
After you shoot them with the probes for the 5 seconds and the probes are still in him/her, can you pull the trigger again or does another officer have to taze him/her again?
BigDaddyBeatzMe I believe as long as the wires and prongs are still connected you can repeatedly taze them til battery dies
BigDaddyBeatzMe Shed Eeeeewwwww beatz
Franco117 Yup.
RoadWarrior8669 What i thought.
Yes, you can taze them until your batteries run out... Or until he/her is dead, which is more likely to be the case.
Your top 5 are ALL great! Unfortunately, the most used was probably my accordion folder. I have a few more that I always kept in my car. Animal Snare Pole, A Box of Ammo, Directions to the Trauma Center -Taped on the Dash, Large sized handcuffs, shackles and a hobble, and a spit shield or a pillow case for use as an emergency spit hood.
There's NOTHING like driving someone to jail as they spit on you and on the back of your head the entire ride. If you've never felt like you needed a spit shield or a pillow case before, you will really want one when this happens. Be Safe!
You should make a video on ways people have tried to get out of a ticket
Another interesting one! I have learned so much already and only started watching today. You're addicting!
How about Top 10 on duty snacks?
Beef jerky should be up there. Protein boost when you need it.
thank you for all your suggestions and recommendations i love your channel!!! thanks for your hard work!!!
officer 401 what do you think firefighters should do differently on the scene of motor vehicle collisions and what you think we should do differently. ok?
Craig Bateman are you a real firefighter? any advice for me as a fire cadet?
Back that up with an EMS section - be pretty different in the USA compared to Australia but would be interesting :-)
My house burnt to the ground when I was 16 and my best friend and I escaped and rescued my dog. We were in an unincorporated area and 3 fire departments responded. My advice would be to try to be considerate of the people who live there and not just check for injury. I was cut and bruised but I just wanted someone to tell me it would be ok. I understand you aren't going to give me therapy, but someone checking on the bleeding 16 year old that went back into a fire to save a dog would have been nice. I guess just be compassionate would be my advice. I am not a first reponder (yet) but as someone who has been through the receiving end that would be my advice.
Tyler Riles hi we are not allowed to tell u like u will be fine or stuff like that. in case it ends up being opposed and we never lie for example if we have to do something and its going to hurt we will tell u it will hurt but we will try to do it the best way possible. we will never say nothing will hurt and all of a sudden u start screaming out of pain . hope my answer helped
It looks like it has been raining there too lol, I live in Georgia as well and I have been receiving it too.
Hey Brother, I would not recommend max pads or tampons for massive bleeding for chest wounds or bullet wounds. For your everday Trama kit, you should carry at lest 1 QuickQlot Gauze, one isreal bandage and two chest wound seals. This will come in handy when you need. Go to the youtuber: SkinnyMedic and he even breaks down the reasons why you shouldn't carry tampons to stop serious bleeding. Be safe out there brother!
Lingo Kingo skinny medic is a genius!
Lingo Kingo and you think a peace officer would have this equipment and knowledge. pads and tampons are a last resort item to staunch bleeding. he should be carrying a IFAK or blow out kit as well as several TQs. carry two trauma kits. one for inducing trauma and one for relieving
My point exactly! Some guys I know leave these essential items like these in their units. So much good you'll need it, when your 10 flight of stairs and need your kits right away.
LOL
I had an FTO that told me a story about when he was a rookie, he accidentally performed CPR on a known gang-member that got involved in a shootout with police that day and had a GSW. My FTO at the time didn't realize that CPR would cause this guy too bleed out more and when they rushed him to the ER, the attending physician said, "you were suppose to stop the bleeding, not do chest compression you numb nuts!" Overall, not all Police Officer are educated and trained in EMT or Paramedics but are also not liable if someone dies in their care (similar to the good Samaritan Law) this is called the "Good Faith Law" for Police Officers. I hope this satisfies your question.
Trauma pads are basically oversized Maxi pads. The ambulances around here used to carry Maxi pads before the trauma pads were made. I think they also used to carry jumbo sized tampons for the same reason. Remember: Everything stops bleeding eventually.
I start the academy May 8th, super excited!
Do you guys train on any type of SABC (Self Aid Buddy Care) in law enforcement? We do it in the military and there is some good cheap military surplus stuff that would work way better than tampons and maxi pads, like quikclot, compression bandage, and combat tourniquets.
So sunny down there in Georgia while I'm getting ready for this blizzard in New Jersey
My daughter is Autistic, MR (mildly retarded) and non-verbal. She would, for the most part, fit the stereotypical mold of what is seen as Autism on TV or youtube. No eye contact, won't respond to commands, won't respond to questions. She also has no fear of anything, heights, water, traffic, people ect . . .
She is typically not aggressive however if you just grabbed her to force her she most likely, would begin hitting herself in the face. She is supervised 100% of the time 24/7/365. That said, we do have a real ongoing issue with Elopement (escaping supervision). The house is like Fort Knox, locks on all doors and windows, alarms on all doors and windows. Even with all this, she is very clever and will figure out the combination to the doors or turn off the alarms. Twice she has been returned home by the police this year. The last time she made it 3 miles across town, at 9:30 pm, a busy main St, walked into Sonic and asked for a "Blue rasberry slushy". Even more times in years past.
Have you had training dealing with persons who have special needs? Do you adjust your "use of force" threshold upon determining the contact has special needs? Who provides your special needs training if anyone?
I like to think I do what I can. Each year a make and hand out flyers with updated pictures height/weight, her specific sensitivities and our address and contact info. I personally bring them into the Local (City, Sherrif) departments and speak with either the Cheif or Assistant Cheif. The local police know Chloe by name and are very good with her. I also request yearly that uniformed police visit the special needs classroom to help the kids become familiar with the uniform and badge ect.
That is what I do. I am wondering what you do? The elopement creates enough family stress without thinking of her with her sweet face pressed into the pavement and a knee in her back with ten cops screaming "Stop Resisting!" lights and sirens blaring. My world revolves around her. I would crawl through broken glass on fire for her.
Bryan, this is one of the best questions I've been asked in a while. I wish I had a simple answer for you. If it's obvious that we are dealing with someone with special needs, we do try to take our time and solve the issue, perhaps more than some other calls. We understand there might be a need for a more thorough investigation, or even just a bit more patience. The problem lies in the fact that people try to use mental illness like insanity as an excuse when they really have no other defense, or as an excuse to do whatever they want. It's almost an entitlement. Your daughter won't have her head slammed because she has a disability. But, there's been times I have had to deal with someone that's autistic and violent. In those circumstances, I will do what I need to do to protect myself. Just because someone has a mental illness doesn't mean I am a punching bag. I hope this helps.
What if any special training have you received? And to be fair I am not on a witch hunt. I understand not only the officers need to protect themselves, but also the teacher ect . . I understand statistically people on the spectrum are likely to show aggressive behaviors.
I also know there are several effective strategies and training designed for law enforcement (first responders). With the increasing prevalence of Autism. I would expect training (Or knowledge) to benefit everyone potentially involved.
I also am saying parents should own their responsibility by making potential responders aware, in advance who may need consideration, and making themselves available (by way of contact info) to assist if needed. It is a difficult place for everyone involved. A little training (knowledge) goes a long way.
Of course, I do not want to see my little girl hurt or injured. Additionally, the potential for her to injure yourself or someone else weighs heavily on my mind. I am not advocating that a person with special needs, that their safety trumps anyone else's. I am only saying, with little effort, and little cost. Some, maybe most of these unfortunate situations can be avoided.
I totally agree Bryan. I can't speak for all departments, but the two I have worked for have required training on how to deal with mentally ill subjects, and the differences between them. We have not had any tragic incidents in this area, and I think a lot of it has to do with that training.
Ever consider putting a watch that doubles as a GPS tracking device on her?
My advice to you Having autism myself is get a little backpack or something similar and tell her when she needs time for her self. That she asks for the backpack day bag or what have you and is allowed to go to safe areas like to an area with lots of friendly animals or horses. What she doesn't need is you setting up a gauntlet of challenges to get through. If you want give her responsablities that involve her having access to otherwise restricted areas. P.S. Put in the bag a tracker and a movement generator.
As an army reserve I can attest there are so many battlefield emergency medical procedures which translate to what you suggest to do with the commercially available products. Establish an airway, try to stop the patient bleeding out and send him down the line.... good stuff.
so is a paper what takes cops so long when you get pulled over because they have to find it?🚔👮
Kaitlyn Boehm lol yes! For me, its adding the plate(s) to the call, add the driver to the call and check DL status, check their criminal history to see if there is a remark about them or if they have warrants, and after all that then pull out my tagbook and write the cite.
It takes time for dispatch to get the info from the computer.
Watched ever single vid I'm not even going into law enforcement but your channel is so informational
you'll be seeing my name alot more! I'm really loving your content!! I learned about being a officer and now I'm gonna be knowing the basics of a investigator!
Hell yeah man glad to have you!
I learned the tampon/maxipad trick from my dad, a practice he's done for decades doing construction/ranching/various man shit where people sometimes end up bleeding a lot.
what do you think about when cops shoot dogs this is a video topic suggestion
From my own personal civilian experience, if a dog is running at you, its the same as a man with a knife. Even a kinda small dog like a pitbull (Which are just ugly to me -.-) can still do quite a bit of harm. So if I have to pick between losing a chunk of my leg and potentially more, or you losing your dog, guess what I picked when it actually happened? I bashed that dog over the head with a branch when he came running
Nicholas Salerno hes already touched on that subject, not sure which video but he said he keeps dog food in his car incase there are dogs around that way they aren't likely to attack.
Ok thank you
In Serbia you get attacked by dogs 24/7 so what? Learn how to defend yourself not just use a fucking gun. Right?
The Yellow Team well in Serbia most of them are stray dogs
Good list, the maxi pads work, I've had to use them. They're cheaper than the military compound bandages.
DO A VIDEO ON FAT OFFICERS :)
Game Tech you have 800 subs how are u verified?
ya i asked him a bit ago about these really big officers i see i wonder how they pass there qualifications
Game Tech I'll be suprised if he does it. Just think how officers at his department will look at him after that video. Heck he probably has them as friends too. I really don't see that video happening.
thinking the same damn thing
Ummm, no dude. If he did that, he'd have to do a video about male officers, female officers, white officers, black officers etc... You get the point, right? What I'm saying is that they are just like everyone else, what do you want him to say about them? =\
Thanks brother, I'm going to use these with the rookies I'm about to get on their FTO.
Just out of curiosity do cops in your area get offered "sexual favors".mt friends are cops here in Miami and they said they've had it happen before.
Carlos Iglesias yup he mentioned it in a earlier video
Carlos Iglesias I would be instantly fired for accepting
The extra handcuffs are definitely a must. My best friend is a new officer and the rules are at his department is "if you only got one set of cuffs then you didn't bring your cuffs to work today"
I'm not trying to undermine what officer401 is saying, but using feminine products to treat a GSW is just not recommended. I have a lot of admiration for officer401 and all LEO'S, but this is bad advice. I know he put the disclaimer and everything, but it is recommended to spend the extra money and get the right equipment for the job and have it on standby. Anyone reading this, copy and paste the link into your Web browser and take time to read this article on why using tampons to treat GSW's is advised against.
www.personaldefensenetwork.com/article/severe-bleeding-first-aid-misconceptions-tampons/
In the UK only the highest ranking police officers are allowed to carry a similar gun to what you carry (yeah I know)
Fun fact, tampons were designed for bullet wounds, and the original maxi pads were battle wound dressings cut to fit the women using them in WW2. YAY Isn't history fun!
Thank you officer 401
First thing i do when i enter watch your video is i kill that like button and make the subscribe button white .
Keep up with good videos
Thx officer for the heart and for the service
I used to use Latex gloves for years as a nurse, but switched to Nitrile gloves after seeing nurses develop latex allergies from constant use. They are a bit heavier duty as well.
You should do a collab with CROWN RICK AUTO!!!
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I appreciate what you do. thank you sir.
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Instead of the file folder, i used a plastic milk crate. using the file cabinet separators you can separate the different forms and are able to label them. the crate can be seat belted in the passenger seat in front of the seat organizer.
Quick clot gauze, Celox gauze, or any other hemostatic gauze is going to work WAY better than tampons, but they do cost a lot more
Great Video 401!!! Good idea using the feminine Hygiene products for first aid use in helping to control bleeding, We use to carry them in the Ambulance quick response kits when I drove 30 years ago. You may be interested to know to that it isn't the cotton or man made fibers that makes them so absorbent but a compound that is blended in called Sodium polyacrylate that can absorb 500-800 times its own weight. the chemical is also used in children's diapers, Potting soil, and instant snow among other things. I once picked up a semi load of this stuff in raw form and the dock worker at the shipper had me pull my truck out and close the trailer doors with him inside. When I asked why he said that if he could see any daylight thru the trailer that he couldn't load it because if the 45,000 lb load got rained on it could absorb enough water to crush my trailer. I thought about backing down a boat launch to see if I could dry up a lake but keeping my job was more important. LOL!
Love watching you only started recently but for real amazing
great idea Detective never even thought of that.
Shoutout from Australia man!! Awesome videos!
please keep making these informative/tip style videos because i graduate college in a year and ill be working for a department fairly soon
I love watching your videos they make me more excited to start my career in Law enforcement!!:D
I have been watching your vids for a couple of days I currently work in corrections at a supper max facility. thanks for your time and vids
Great advice! Spot on! I had to learn these things over a period of time. Thank you for sharing this information.
kickass as always keep it up brother!!!
OFFICER 401, I just got accepted into a police academy and i look up to you in a way. I was hoping you could do a video on your scariest/saddest moments as a cop... people always talk about the cool, exciting, or funny cop stories but i feel like no one really covers the dangerous truly life threatening situations or sad stuff you see and that's something i'd like to hear about going into this line of work. Pretty please, and thank you. Your a huge inspiration, keep up the great work man...
Thank you for the tips, great video.
that one about the tampons was really smart I never would have thought of that as a item for cops!
great list
another great item is the wound caughterizing powder used it several times very inexpensive and will stop the bleeding on a wound that requires stitching
Some tampons have an anti coagulant in them, make sure to check and call the tampon manufacturer to see if it is used in that specific tampon
I 100% agree.
The tampon thing, this has been used for a LONG time by special forces, specifically SEALS. I remember being told a story about this over a decade ago by a friend in one of those units. Funny, but makes sense. I started packing some in my in my IFAK on my vest.
Actually most cars now come with pads in the in vehicle first aid kit in the trunk by the spare. They're designed for blood and work well. I remeber one time my cousin got a hook in his hand and used a filet knife to cut it out and used the one from his car to stop the bleeding to get to the ER for stiches. A lot of useful things in your car and most don't know about. Plus I recommend going to a military surplus store especially if you live in snowy areas to pick up a folding shovel, a flashlight, and a wubbie. If you dont know what a wubbie is look it up its the most useful blanket you will ever find.
please cover pulling over someone with open carry or CCW and what they need to do when pulled over or rolling licence check.
We be needing that today 401 you predicted the future. 4:26
I was a corpsman (medic) for the Navy. I can easily vouch for how well it works. An Army sergeant told me about how she had accidentally got shot in a training exercise and she used one to plug her wound until the medic got there. As a Corpsman we are taught to plug gunshot wounds using any means necessary, and yes, my instructor told me about the tampon trick. At first I thought he was joking, but he wasn't lol
"...and obits not for when someone hurts your feelings." that was gold
Spot on, great video idea! I'd like to officially suggest a car door making it into your next merch run btw. The people have spoken :)
Not latex gloves. Nitrile, there are quite a few people allergic to rubber products. as an added benefit nitrile has less of a tendency to rip. We changed all of our rigs over to them
A dust mask, latex gloves and hand sanitizer? Sounds like a fun night with Detective 401.
You should make a video explaining the 3 least common types of traffic stops and what actually goes into making the stops. Thanks!
4:20
He was years ahead
damn...
Came here for this comment
I'm actually working on a book where the main character is a cop. Your videos help with making it as real as possible
Wow You have Great Ideas Officer 401 Thanks for Your Helpful Videos!!!
"No it's not for when someone on the shift hurts your feelings..." 😂