Mission Statement

The Counter Narcotics & Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Program is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and United States Park Police. This program was started in 1990 to meet the need for specialized medical training to support law enforcement special operations.

EMT-Tactical (EMT-T), the cornerstone of the program, is a one-week, 56-hour continuing education module for personnel who are already trained at the EMT level or higher. Candidates must be sponsored by a bona fide law enforcement agency, military unit or other specialized team.