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TECC was also featured as a key component of the %2813%2901582-5/fulltext) examining the severity-
2014 URBAN SHIELD exercise in the Bay Area. The adjusted mortality for trauma patients transported by
URBAN SHIELD is one of the largest multi-agency and police in Philadelphia, PA. In short, the paper found no
multi-jurisdiction joint exercises in the country. Special statistically significant difference in severity-adjusted
thanks to Val Bilotti Medical Branch Chief for URBAN mortality if police versus EMS transported the patient.
SHIELD for driving this integration and working with Interestingly, police transport was associated with a
the diverse California team to develop the California REDUCED adjusted mortality in patients with severe
EMS, TECC quick reference guide. injuries, gunshot wounds, or stab wounds. Applied in
the context of incidents like the 2012 Aurora Century
Joint Counter Terrorism Awareness Theater shooting where, during the first 30 minutes,
Workshop Series (JCTAWS) police transported 75% of the victims, Dr Band’s study
warrants additional study and consideration for appli-
Members of C-TECC continue to be instrumental parts cation to high-threat response protocols.
of the Joint Counter Terrorism Awareness Workshop Se-
ries (JCTAWS) that is a tri-seal program of DHS/FEMA,
FBI, and NCTC. TECC and Response to High-Threat/ Winter C-TECC Meeting
Impact Events during a complex terrorist attack figure The semi-annual winter C-TECC meeting will be held
prominently in the presentations and break-out group at the Special Operations Medical Association Scien-
discussion conducted as part of each workshop. Work- tific Assembly from 0800-1200 on 10 December 2014.
shops were recently conducted in Oklahoma City, OK This is an open meeting, so please attend. Discussion
and Orlando, FL. will center on reviewing criteria for Recognized Training
Centers, identification of need for key position papers,
C-TECC Member Highlight and review of current guidelines.
Dr Roger Band recently published an important paper
(http://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644

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