TacMed LAPD Kit
A belt-mounted, LAPD/LASD-spec trauma kit with a detachable lower section.
What is the TacMed LAPD Kit? Designed to LAPD specifications for use by all Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Agencies (LAPD, LASD), this belt-worn trauma kit provides maximum flexibility with a detachable lower section. Contains: SOF® Tourniquet Wide, OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage, FoxSeal Chest Seal, 5.5" Trauma Shears, Surgical Tape 2", and 1 PR Nitrile Gloves. Available in 1.5" (MEDTAC0409) and 2" (MEDTAC0410) belt strap sizes.
Key Specifications
| SKUs | MEDTAC0409 (1.5" belt) / MEDTAC0410 (2" belt) |
| Designed For | LAPD, LASD, and all Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Agencies |
| Mounting | Belt-worn; attaches directly to officer's duty belt or tourniquet pouch on belt |
| Lower Section | Detachable via integrated buckle system |
| Belt Strap Sizes | 1.5" and 2" |
| Deployment Scale | ~8,000 units issued to LAPD officers in 2014 |
Kit Contents
- 1× SOF® Tactical Tourniquet Wide (SOFTT-W)
- 1× OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage
- 1× FoxSeal Chest Seal
- 1× Trauma Shears 5.5" (TS5)
- 1× Surgical Tape 2"
- 1 PR Nitrile Gloves
What It Is
In 2014, LAPD issued approximately 8,000 of these kits to all officers as part of a major trauma preparedness initiative — a 15-year upgrade from the previous standard. The kit was selected because it provides maximum flexibility: the tourniquet is instantly accessible from the tourniquet holder section, and the lower medical section detaches for situations requiring more than tourniquet-only care. All officers received training alongside the kit issuance.
See also: IFAK & First Aid Kits · Massive Hemorrhage Control
When to Choose the LAPD Kit
- LAPD, LASD, and Los Angeles County law enforcement officers for whom this kit is the departmental standard — designed to LAPD specifications with a detachable lower section that allows flexible tourniquet-only or full-kit deployment.
- Law enforcement officers who want a belt-worn kit with detachable lower section flexibility — the LAPD Kit is the only TacMed trauma kit with a lower section that separates from the tourniquet holder, giving the officer the option to stage just the tourniquet on the belt and add the medical pouch when threat level increases.
- Officers and agencies looking for a proven agency-specification kit with a 15-year field record across LAPD — over 8,000 kits were issued to LAPD officers in 2014, making this one of the most widely deployed LE trauma kits in the United States.
- Officers transitioning from a SOFTT-W tourniquet holder to a combined trauma kit — the LAPD Kit attaches to a tourniquet pouch worn on the belt, using the pouch as the attachment point and preserving the existing belt configuration.
vs. The Alternatives
LAPD Kit vs. PTRK: The PTRK is a standalone belt or MOLLE pouch with an internal tourniquet divider. The LAPD Kit has a detachable lower section — the lower portion with the full medical contents separates from the tourniquet holder, providing more operational flexibility for officers who sometimes need just a tourniquet accessible and sometimes need the full kit.
LAPD Kit vs. Patrol Rifle Response Kit: The PRRK integrates dual-magazine storage with trauma supplies. The LAPD Kit has no magazine capacity but features the detachable lower section. Choose the PRRK for patrol rifle officers who want magazine integration; choose the LAPD Kit for officers whose priority is flexible tourniquet access.
LAPD Kit 1.5" vs. 2" belt variant: MEDTAC0409 (1.5") is more common in standard LE belt rigs; MEDTAC0410 (2") is for heavier-duty belts or Sam Browne belt configurations. Confirm your belt width before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the detachable lower section on the LAPD Kit?
A: The LAPD Kit is divided into two sections: an upper tourniquet holder and a lower medical pouch. The lower section detaches from the upper via an integrated buckle system, allowing the officer to use just the tourniquet holder on the belt during routine patrol and attach the full lower medical section when moving to a critical incident or active-threat call.
Q: What are the contents of the TacMed™ LAPD Kit?
A: The TacMed™ LAPD Kit contains: 1× SOF® Tourniquet Wide (SOFTT-W), 1× OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage, 1× FoxSeal Chest Seal, 1× Trauma Shears 5.5" (TS5), 1× Surgical Tape 2", and 1 PR Nitrile Gloves. This loadout covers extremity hemorrhage (SOFTT-W), wound packing and pressure dressing (OLAES), and penetrating chest trauma (FoxSeal).
Q: How does the LAPD Kit attach to the duty belt?
A: The LAPD Kit is worn on the leg and attaches directly to the officer's duty belt, or to a tourniquet pouch worn on the belt. Available in 1.5" (MEDTAC0409) and 2" (MEDTAC0410) belt strap sizes to fit standard and heavy-duty belt configurations.
Q: Why did LAPD choose this kit?
A: In 2014, LAPD issued the TacMed™ LAPD Kit to all officers — approximately 8,000 kits total. The kit was selected because it provides maximum flexibility: the tourniquet is instantly accessible from the tourniquet holder section, and the lower medical section detaches for situations requiring more complete care. All officers received training alongside the kit issuance.
Related searches: LAPD trauma kit, TacMed LAPD, LAPD IFAK, law enforcement first aid kit, belt trauma kit.
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Available Options:
- Black / 1.5"
- Black / 2"
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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