In a warm-zone response an officer may be controlling hemorrhage one moment and maintaining tactical readiness the next. Carrying a separate medical bag and duty gear into a dynamic scene means more items, more fumbling, more time.
What stages medical and duty gear on one grab-and-go platform?
The LE Rapid Response Kit integrates exterior tactical pouches with an interior medical kit so an officer deploys it as a single organized system. The interior carries a dual-casualty load: two CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® tourniquets, two 6″ ETD dressings, two rolls of compressed gauze, and two HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Packs — enough to treat two victims with major hemorrhage and penetrating chest trauma simultaneously. The exterior adds two tourniquet holders that stage TQs for immediate access even before the bag is opened, a double magazine pouch, and an IPOK (Integrated Pistol Operator's Kit) holder — keeping duty gear and medical supplies on one platform for warm-zone entry. The configuration reflects Hartford Consensus / TECC warm-zone response. At 3 lb 12.5 oz it stages behind a patrol seat or in the trunk, ready at the first activation tone.
Why This Kit
Med + Duty, One Bag
Exterior holsters and pouches stage duty gear alongside the medical load.
TQs Staged Outside
Two exterior tourniquet holders present TQs before the bag is even opened.
Dual-Casualty Interior
Two of each hemorrhage and chest item — treat two victims at once.
Patrol-Vehicle Staged
Grab-and-go from behind the seat or trunk at the first tone.
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| C-A-T® Tourniquet, black (interior) | 2 | CoTCCC-recommended |
| Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD™), 6″ | 2 | Pressure dressing |
| Compressed Gauze | 2 | Wound packing |
| HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack | 2 | CoTCCC-recommended — entry + exit |
| Black Talon® nitrile gloves | 2 pr | Responder protection |
| Trauma shears | 1 | Clothing / gear removal |
| Exterior TQ holders | 2 | Immediate-access tourniquet staging |
| Double magazine pouch (exterior) | 1 | Duty ammo staging |
| IPOK holder (exterior) | 1 | Integrated Pistol Operator's Kit holster |
Training note: warm-zone hemorrhage control and chest-seal placement are perishable skills. This kit assumes the carrier has completed TECC / bleeding-control training and operates within agency policy and tactical command.
Who Fields It
Patrol officers — active-threat go-bag staged in the vehicle
SWAT & tactical teams — warm-zone medical + duty platform
School Resource Officers — single grab-and-go response bag
Pair It Up
The Kit, Up Close
Medical And Duty Gear. One Grab.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | MEDTAC0486 (Black) |
| Dimensions | 12″ H × 12″ W × 6″ D |
| Weight (loaded) | 3 lb 12.5 oz |
| Strap | Adjustable padded shoulder strap, quick-release buckle |
| Casualty Capacity | Configured for 2-casualty simultaneous treatment |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® and HyFin® Vent |
When to Deploy the Rapid Response Kit — Law Enforcement Version
- Active-shooter / high-risk warrant response: LE officers staging for dynamic entry or active shooter response carry the RRK-LE for immediate self-treatment or downed-officer buddy aid during the contact phase.
- Patrol vehicle staging: The RRK-LE stages in the patrol vehicle as a rapid-grab trauma kit for officer-down incidents and civilian mass casualty events on a patrol beat.
- SWAT / tactical unit kit: Provides the trauma capability required for tactical operations without the bulk of a full medic bag — carried on-vest or staged in the breach kit.
- Downed-officer rescue: Enables the first responding officer to apply a tourniquet and pressure dressing to a downed partner in the first 60 seconds — before EMS arrival.
- Civilian GSW / penetrating trauma first response: Law enforcement often arrives before EMS at penetrating trauma incidents; the RRK-LE provides the correct clinical tools for hemorrhage control in that window.
What's in the Rapid Response Kit — Law Enforcement Version
- 1 × Rapid Response Shoulder Bag, Black (500D CORDURA®)
- 2 × Tourniquet Holder, Black (exterior MOLLE-mounted)
- 1 × Double Mag Pouch, Black (exterior — fits 2 pistol or 2 rifle mags)
- 1 × IPOK® Holder, Black (exterior — Integrated Pistol Operator's Kit holder)
- 2 × C-A-T® Tourniquet, Black — CoTCCC-recommended
- 2 × Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD™), 6 in.
- 2 × NAR Compressed Gauze
- 2 × HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack — CoTCCC-recommended
- 2 pr × Black Talon® Nitrile Gloves, Large
- 1 × NAR Trauma Shears, 7.25 in.
How the RRK — LE Version Compares
RRK-LE vs. RRK Rescue Task Force Version: Both are rapid response kits; the LE version is configured for law enforcement threat profile and operational context; the RTF version is configured for Fire/EMS Rescue Task Force integration. Compare contents for your specific role.
RRK-LE vs. individual IFAK: An IFAK is a personal kit sized for one casualty. The RRK is a squad/team-level kit with greater capacity for multi-patient response during an active shooter event. Both should be part of a layered trauma response system.
RRK-LE vs. Crisis Incident Response Kit: The CIRK is optimized for school and public-venue mass casualty; the RRK-LE is specifically configured for law enforcement operational contexts. Evaluate which kit best matches your agency's deployment scenarios.
RRK-LE vs. staged AED/bleed-control stations: Public bleed-control stations (PABC) are designed for untrained bystanders; the RRK-LE is a professionally-equipped kit for trained LE personnel responding to penetrating trauma. See all LE trauma kits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the RRK — LE Version contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The kit is configured with CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control items including C-A-T® tourniquet and Combat Gauze® hemostatic dressing (or equivalent per variant). LE officers deploying into tactical environments should verify their agency's SOP aligns with kit contents.
Q: Is the RRK — LE Version suitable for self-aid?
A: Yes. The kit contents support self-aid tourniquet application and pressure dressing. LE personnel should complete at minimum a TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) or Law Enforcement First Responder course to effectively use the kit under stress. Practice one-handed tourniquet application as part of regular training.
Q: What is the NSN for the RRK — Law Enforcement Version?
A: NSN availability depends on variant configuration. Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, contract vehicle availability, and LE/government pricing. GSA Schedule and other cooperative purchasing vehicles may be available.
Q: How does the RRK-LE differ from what fire/EMS carries?
A: The LE version is configured for the threat profile LE encounters — primarily penetrating ballistic trauma and the operational constraints of a law enforcement deployment (under armor, limited space, immediate threat). The Fire/EMS RTF version adds components for the warm-zone medical responder role. Both draw from the same CoTCCC-aligned supply framework.
Q: Can the RRK-LE be used at a public active-shooter incident for civilian casualties?
A: Yes. The tourniquet, hemostatic dressings, and pressure dressings in the RRK-LE are appropriate for any penetrating trauma patient regardless of whether the patient is LE, military, or civilian. Apply CoTCCC/TECC hemorrhage control principles: life-threatening hemorrhage first, compress and pack wounds, apply tourniquet for extremity bleeds.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Black
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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