Lawmakers Making Push For Tourniquets For Cops

The piece of equipment may only cost $25, but it's priceless to at least one deputy whose life it saved last week, WYFF reports. 

Now, some are wondering if tourniquets should become standard gear for law enforcement officers. On Aug. 13, a. The quick application of a tourniquet saved him from bleeding to death. 

North American Rescue of Greer confirmed one of the tourniquets it manufacturers was in fact used to save that deputy's life. 

“It’s the cornerstone of self-aid when you’ve been shot,” said Joanne Walter, senior vice president of product management.

The tourniquets retail for about $25, and now lawmakers like State Rep. Bruce Bannister are pushing for the state to allocate money in the next budget cycle to assure tourniquets are provided for every single law enforcement officer in the state. 

Bannister is leading a push for the state to allocate money in next year’s budget to purchase tourniquets for every law enforcement officer in the state.