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Responding to the marauding terror attack: the police perspective
Sean Wheatley1,2,3, A C Hollingsworth2, I Greaves3
1Cleveland & Durham Specialist Operations Unit, Cleveland and Durham Police Tactical Training Centre, Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, UK sean.wheatley@ntlworld.com.
BMJ Military Health
|July 18, 2018
Summary
UK police forces have enhanced their response to terror threats, improving training for authorized firearms officers in immediate lifesaving care. This evolution ensures better casualty management during marauding terror attacks.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Law Enforcement
- Counter-Terrorism
Background:
- UK police forces face evolving terror threats requiring tactical adaptation.
- There is a need for enhanced immediate lifesaving care capabilities for casualties.
- Authorised firearms officers (AFOs) require specialized training for terror incidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the police response to marauding terror attacks.
- To outline the medical capabilities of AFOs for other emergency responders.
- To discuss training challenges and collaborative benefits in major terror events.
Main Methods:
- Review of police tactical adaptations to terror threats.
- Analysis of AFO training and medical care provision.
- Discussion of inter-agency collaboration in counter-terrorism.
Main Results:
- Police tactical approaches have evolved to meet new terror threats.
- AFO training now includes advanced immediate lifesaving care.
- Enhanced medical capabilities improve casualty outcomes.
Conclusions:
- UK police have adapted their strategy to counter terror threats effectively.
- AFO medical skills are crucial for managing casualties in terror attacks.
- Collaboration between emergency services is vital for effective response.
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