Trauma Services hosted a regional Biohazard & Narcotics training on October 26th at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Over 150 law enforcement personnel from across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts attended the specialized training workshop, which examined a range of topics including the various types of bio-hazardous environments first responders most often face: the proper methods […]
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How To Safely Remove Protective Gloves
COVID-19 has made wearing protective gloves a part of everyday life. In order to protect yourself, make sure to follow proper doffing procedures. When it comes time to remove the outer gloves. There are two very important things to remember: First, pay special attention so that you don’t contaminate or tear the inner glove. […]
Training For The Future: The Changing Nature of Narcotics
By Michael Cashman, DEA Special Agent (Ret) Guest Contributor Over the past 6 years law enforcement and other public safety agencies have faced unique, and ever-evolving challenges. We have all risen to face these threats – first with the rise of fentanyl and synthetic opioids, and more recently, with the threat of COVID-19. We have […]
Coronavirus: 5 Things You Need to Know
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. While there have been several reported cases of Coronavirus in the US, all Americans identified so far with […]
Mansfield PD & Trauma Services host regional Biohazard & Fentanyl training
Trauma Services recently partnered with the Mansfield Police Department to provide a regional Biohazard & Fentanyl training workshop for first responders. Police, fire & EMS from a number of surrounding communities attended the specialized training workshop, which examined a range of topics including the various types of bio-hazardous environments first responders most often face: […]
What Property Owners Need to Know About Meth Labs
Each year, thousands of meth labs are discovered by police in apartments and rental properties. If you’re a landlord, having an illegal meth lab pop-up in your rental property is not only dangerous, it can leave you financially liable. How A Meth Lab Harms A Property In more rural settings, meth labs are set up […]