Nangang police train volunteer officers in drone use and first aid

The Nangang Precinct of the Taipei City Police Bureau conducted its annual training for the Nangang District Volunteer Police Brigade on July 3rd. The session brought together volunteer officers for professional instruction, focusing on wartime support for military operations and traffic command. Notably, the training introduced practical courses on drone utilization and countermeasures, alongside the operation of emergency tourniquets, aiming to comprehensively strengthen civilian defense and local public safety resilience.

According to the Nangang Precinct, the training curriculum covered national defense, emergency protection, traffic command, and the application of emerging technologies. To improve participants' emergency response capabilities during unforeseen incidents, instructors designed practical exercises for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and the use of large-volume hemorrhage tourniquets. Under the guidance of instructors, participating volunteer officers practiced tourniquet application and pressure techniques, ensuring they possess critical self-rescue and mutual-aid skills in the event of major disasters or accidents. The session also incorporated practical case study videos to help officers quickly absorb disaster prevention and response knowledge.

The training also incorporated concepts related to drone usage and countermeasures, a topic of significant attention in recent years. Instructors detailed the auxiliary functions of drones in disaster search and rescue and aerial reconnaissance, while also explaining principles for preventing intrusions by unauthorized foreign drones. This ensures that volunteer police officers, who assist in local public safety, stay current with technological advancements and enhance their awareness of emerging technological defenses.

Nangang Precinct Chief Hong Han-chou personally presented awards to outstanding volunteer police officers during the event. Hong emphasized that with the development of modern technology and geopolitical threats, the integration of civilian defense forces is increasingly important. He stated that the inclusion of drone utilization and countermeasures in this training is intended to help volunteer officers keep pace with the times and serve as a solid backup on the front lines during major disasters or wartime emergencies.