Cape Coral Police Department Adopts AutoTQ® to Enhance Training Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Cape Coral, FL – January 8, 2026 – The Cape Coral Police Department has partnered with Golden Hour Medical, Inc. to deploy AutoTQ® as part of its police training program. The department, led by Chief Anthony Sizemore, is incorporating AutoTQ® into its dynamic training environment to ensure safer and more effective emergency response capabilities for officers and community members alike.

The Cape Coral Police Department’s training facility simulates real-world, high-stress scenarios, requiring instructors and officers to be prepared for critical injury events. Recognizing that traditional tourniquets can be difficult to apply correctly, especially in fast-moving or high-pressure situations, the department sought a solution that would support both training and real-life field responses.

“To have a product like this in an environment that is so dynamic, yet so dangerous, was not even a question,” said Chief Anthony Sizemore of the Cape Coral Police Department. “AutoTQ® provides a tool that officers can rely on without needing advanced motor skills under pressure. You put it on, you push the button, you set it, and let it do its thing.”

Chief Sizemore further emphasized AutoTQ®’s potential impact on survival outcomes. “At our core, we are neighbors helping neighbors. Right now, our ability to help is limited to calling 911. Would you wait for EMS to arrive before starting CPR? No — you’d jump right in. As more people are exposed to AutoTQ® and it becomes part of our culture, the better it’s going to be applied and survival rates are going to skyrocket.”

AutoTQ® was selected for its intuitive, one-button operation that automatically tightens to lifesaving pressure, reducing application errors that commonly occur with traditional windlass tourniquets under stress. This makes the device especially valuable in training scenarios and real emergencies, where fine motor skills can be significantly diminished.

By integrating AutoTQ® into its training program, the Cape Coral Police Department is reinforcing its commitment to officer preparedness, public safety, and community protection, while encouraging broader adoption of modern bleeding-control solutions across public safety organizations.

About AutoTQ®
AutoTQ® is the first automatic emergency tourniquet device designed to make bleeding control faster, safer, and more reliable for both medical professionals and lay responders. With one-button activation, AutoTQ® automatically tightens to lifesaving pressure, significantly reducing application errors and providing critical support during traumatic bleeding events. 

For more information about AutoTQ®, please visit www.theautotq.com or contact [email protected]. 

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