Chaplain Go Bag Recommendations
The premise is to have everything you might need. Being prepared to be stuck somewhere/anywhere for an extended time in whatever climate or condition. You may NEVER use some of this stuff - - but - - - you always want to have everything needed.
You will also want to personalize this for your needs.
Add medications or special tools that are necessary for you.
If you keep all this stuff in the same place and with the same consistency you will be ready to leave within 30 second. You don’t want to be looking for anything at the last minute.
On your person:
Uniform (Shirt, Pants, Socks, Shoes)
All clean and ready to go.
Body armor
Department ID
Radio holster
In your go bag for ride alongs:
General first aid:
Tourniquet – know how to use it
Combat Gauze / Quick clot Gauze?
Chest Seal
Sharpie marker
Trauma Shears
Emergency Blanket
Bandages
Tums / Pepto-bismol
Antibiotic Ointment
Disinfectant wipes
Hand sanitizer
Medical Tape
Fingernail Clippers / nail file / tweezers
Tylenol / Advil
Other personal medication
In your go bag to keep in your vehicle:
Warm hat / Baseball hat
Warm gloves / Lightweight gloves
Extra jacket (Outer shell of your agency)
Small rain jackets that folds up
Extra Latex Gloves
Radio earpiece
Vehicle keys
Flashlight (Large/Small)
Latex gloves
Narcan – if provided by the department
Supplies:
Tissues (small pack)
Phone backup battery charger
Multitool
Note pad
Pens
Business cards
Traffic vest - if approved by the department
Vapo rub - To mask bad smells
Sun screen
Bug repellent
Money ($20 dollar bill)
Water / Snacks (power bar or three) (whatever you need if you’re skipping a meal)
Gum - Candy
Chapstick
Make sure your bag is the right size. Where will your bag be kept in the Patrol Car? At your feet? In the trunk? Remember you cannot take any space away from your Officer.
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Possible First Aid Kit
Possible Small Go Bag
Stop the Bleed Materials