The ideas of tactical emergency medical support originated in an effort to understand the role of medical support within law enforcement special operations and were built on a foundation that adapted and modified military special operations medical support. This textbook, written by medical operators with military and civilian law enforcement training and experience, synthesizes the multi-disciplinary knowledge of tactical emergency medical support. Forty-three chapters are organized into sections addressing tactical concepts; medical concepts; administrative issues; applied concepts and other topics (e.g., medical implications and planning for riots, canine use in tactical and rescue operations, and testifying in a legal proceeding); chemical, biological, and radiological threats and public health; and tactical training and continuous education. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)