Disaster Situations that Law Enforcement Officers should be prepared for

Every now or then, we come across episodes where law enforcement units rescued a person or people from a massive tragedy. Law enforcement officers are trained to handle such situations and are equipped with the correct types of tactical gear. They are mentally and physically strong. The different situations they encounter can be concluded in what follows.

In the course of his training, a law enforcement officer undergoes special drill and courses that subject him to several disaster situations that he might encounter during the course of his services. 

Because disasters are never intentional, preparation in advance is the only possible way out. This is the reason why law enforcement officers are trained and prepared to handle circumstances in following disaster situations.

Car Accidents

Car accidents are probably the most common instances on the road and we generally see law enforcement officer rescuing and helping victims.

They are always advised to carry with them seat belt cutters in case there is need, and also be well equipped with other Canadian tactical gear.

Because the severity of causality is cannot be predicted with accidents, police units are trained to show correct temper and assist as unfailing helping hand.

Crime Situations

Ranked lower than car accidents are smaller crime situations, where law enforcement officers encounter with criminals or offenders, who can be a major threat to public.

In such situations, there can be a need for special firearms and tactical homework. For that reason, an officer is trained to encounter all such affairs with minimal loss to his and other innocent lives.

Fire

Fire is always a serious threat to public as well as property. Moreover, it can result in several deaths and injuries. As a reason, police units are trained to rescue people trapped in such disastrous situation to safety.

Natural calamites

Although natural calamities are rare, they do toll up the death rate and can be a major cause for unfortunate events. Happenings like flood, earthquake, cyclone, tsunami and severe weather conditions are categorized under natural calamities.