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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Assistant Chief Dan Osman
DATE: February 27, 2020
SUBJECT:
A resolution to purchase twelve (12) tactical ballistic vests and helmets to be used by the Aurora Fire Department's (AFD's) Tactical Emergency Medics (TEMS) assigned with the Aurora Police Departments (APDs) Special Response Team (SRT) during the execution of high-risk narcotic search warrants, mass shootings and other tactical operations.
PURPOSE:
To request authorization from the Aurora City Council to purchase twelve (12) tactical ballistic vests and helmets to be used by the AFD's TEMS assigned with the APD's SRT during the execution of high-risk narcotic search warrants, mass shootings and other tactical operations.
BACKGROUND:
The APD's SRT is responsible for the execution of high-risk narcotic search warrants and other high-risk tactical operations that are deemed to be too high a threat level for other police personnel. The AFD, in conjunction with the APD, has formed a new team of tactical paramedics to work imbedded with the SRT to provide lifesaving medical treatment to our police personnel in the event that they are injured. The tactical paramedics are all paramedics that currently serve the fire department. This team has gone through additional training in tactical operations with the SRT, and all members will train with the SRT at least four times per year. This teams also requires a higher level of ballistic protection than is provided to all AFD fire companies in a high-risk environment. Special ballistic vests and helmets, with the same level of protection that all SRT members have during operations, are required for all team members. Besides a higher level of ballistic protection, this equipment is custom fit for each member.
DISCUSSION:
The SRT is used to bring mitigate potentially life-threatening situations, such as high-risk narcotic search warrants, mass shootings and other tactical operations. TEMS will provide immediate lifesaving medi...
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