CEPOL course focuses on the improvement of medical response to mass casualty incidents by law enforcement officials

The International Training Centre, with the support of the Counter Terrorism Centre, organised the "EMPEN (European Medical and Psychological Experts' Network for law enforcement) – Triage Officer Instructor" onsite CEPOL course from 26 to 29 September in Budapest, Hungary.

The course was organised for law enforcement and medical training instructors specialised on medical countering of mass casualty events until the arrival of professional prehospital emergency care providers. 25 colleagues with special medical skills participated at the course from 16 Member States.

The main goal of the training activity was to improve the medical response to mass casualty incidents and enhance the medical capacities concerning the management of mass casualty events in law enforcement services. The participants successfully established effective training capabilities in this field by exchanging knowledge and experience regarding the preparation, planning and the organisation of coordinated response on mass casualty situations.

The course took place in the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Centre, where the participants worked in small groups, supported by several instructors who provided guidance, useful insights and new perspectives throughout the course. The organisers, with the support of ATLAS and the Hungarian experts, succeeded in transferring practical knowledge at a European level, which can greatly contribute to the development and implementation of Member States' own practices.

During practical demonstrations, the experts showcased the practice of examination and treatment of critical bleeding. One of the aims of this simulation exercise was to give students an insight into the physical reality of the theoretical knowledge provided by the experts. Participants also had the opportunity to demonstrate their practical skills at the scene of a mass metro incident.

Thanks to their engagement and active involvement, participants gained practical experience and theoretical knowledge related to mass casualty incidents and they will be able to pass their knowledge on effectively in their home countries.

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