• Home
  • About BlueSheepdog
    • Privacy Policy
    • Police Resources
    • Contact BlueSheepdog
  • Gear Reviews
    • Gun Reviews
    • Knife Reviews
    • Flashlight Reviews
    • Review Policy
  • Blog
  • Index

Blue Sheepdog

Police Gear Reviews, Training and Officer Safety Tips.

You are here: Home / First Aid - Medical / Israeli Bandage Instructional Video

Israeli Bandage Instructional Video

By Richard Johnson

Israeli Bandage

The Israeli bandage is something every police officer should have on his or her active shooter plate carrier and in their bail out bag.  It allows the officer to quickly apply a very effective pressure bandage to themselves or to a fellow officer who has been wounded.

Israeli bandages are inexpensive, and even if your department does not issue them (they probably don’t), you should shell out the $7-12 and get one.  Actually, you should get several and practice with one.

The application is straightforward, but the folks at ITS Tactical put together a great video on the proper application of an Israeli-style compression bandage:

As I’ve stated elsewhere on the site, I urge caution when purchasing pressure bandages and other emergency medical gear online. There have been numerous reports of people buying tourniquets (TQ) from Amazon and eBay only to discover the TQs are low-quality replicas and not the real thing.

There are a number of reputable medical vendors online. I choose to do business with Rescue Essentials. I’ve had good service from them, and I’ve spoken directly to some of their staff. I have nothing but the highest regard for the company’s service and people.

Rescue Essentials offers individual Israeli pressure bandages for less than $7. The company also offers bulk lot purchasing if several of the other officers on your squad want to pitch in and save a little money. Also, the style the company sells is the current version that prevents the bandage from rolling away should you drop it when applying it to a wound.

Pressure bandages are not a substitute for a quality tourniquet, nor can a TQ replace an Israeli bandage. Both items are used to control bleeding, but are used in different circumstances.

If your department does not offer training on the use of basic medical gear like tourniquets and pressure bandages, swing into one of the fire stations in your jurisdiction. The hose draggers will be happy to show you how to use them.

About Richard Johnson


Richard Johnson is an American author, editor and entrepreneur.
A former police officer and trainer, he left public service and founded Tac6 Media, LLC.
He currently consults with clients who need online publication management, editorial services, content production and organic traffic acquisition through search engine optimization.

In Stock Right Now

Handgun Ammo

Rifle Ammo

Guns

BlueSheepdog.com is dedicated to providing no nonsense police gear reviews, law enforcement information, officer safety tips and more. Founded by a cop and written by cops, BSD is independently owned and operated.

Popular Posts

•Best Bail Out Bag for Police
•No Guns for Police at Disney World
•ETS Glock 42 and Glock 43 Magazines •LAPD's New Backup Guns
•Broken Recruits: Common Field Training Problems and Solutions
•Police Knives - Training & Reviews
•Six Things That Can Save Your Life

Copyright © 2025 · BlueSheepdog.com

BlueSheepdog.com is a for-profit website. I do not charge readers a dime to access the information I provide. Some of the links on this page and site are affiliate links to companies like Amazon and Palmetto State Armory. These links take you to the products mentioned in the article. Should you decide to purchase something from one of those companies, I make a small commission.