Medical and Police Services Team
(M.a.P.S.)

         This team consists of members from the Oxford Police Department and the Oxford Fire Department.  These dedicated individuals have received numerous hours of training in Military-Style Squad Tactics along with extensive training in Tactical Medicine from recognized training organizations.  After the initial training, this style of training has continued on a regular basis. 

          The Medical and Police Services (M.a.P.S.) Team is not meant to replace the State Police or Regional Tactical Teams, but rather an immediate “Rescue Response” whose only objective is the rescue of the injured and the continued preservation of life and safety.  Ideally the team is designed to deploy into a hostile situation with a limited number of team members, and a communication liaison.  The team will use the tactics and equipment deemed appropriate for the situation.  This includes, but not be limited to, radios, medical supplies, diversion devices, and ballistic protection.   The team members are all local residents, who are dedicated to serving the community and are able to respond in a rapid manner should the need arise.

          Even though they are well versed in Tactical Law Enforcement and Medical Response, they have limited their objectives to the rescue of injured personnel.  They are designed to stand down when all of the injured personnel or potentially injured persons are removed from the threat environment.

          It is important to note that nothing is set in stone and the environment that a Tactical Team operates in is fluid.  Split second decisions are made amongst the Team Leadership and are followed by the team.  Each operation must be looked at separately and judged separately.

          This team has one ultimate goal, "Preservation of Life".  These highly motivated and dedicated individuals provide;

"Quality Care, when the Scene is NOT SAFE !! "