"Light a scene to protect yourself , mark the position of evidence, light a common approach path, identify yourself to helicopter, or light yourself up to stop getting run over."
"You will miss meal breaks so take drinks and scoff with you. These can stay in your kit bag til you eventually get shafted on a scene for twelve hours straight with no relief."
"Firearms officers carry these for fast aid. This is for you. It can be self applied so if your bleeding out from a stab wound to a limb you aren't relying on someone who did a first aid at work course"
"Use this to record your name, number, blood group, allergies, medical issues and religious preference. If you are badly hurt this information will help save time and so your life."
"You need boots, get the best you can afford. Magnums are very popular the ones with side zips are easy to get on and off. Light weight makes life easier."
"DONT BUY THIS. Get issued a chest rig. Say belt order gives you back ache if its not standard issue. Better weight distribution. Easy kit access. Less restrictive to movement."