Cape Coral Police Department Deploys AutoTQ

“To have a product like this in an environment that is so dynamic, yet so dangerous, was not even a question. ”
— Chief Anthony Sizemore, Cape Coral Police Department
“At our most 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. The equivalent of a windlass tourniquet is standard CPR… 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.” — Chief Anthony Sizemore, Cape Coral Police Department

The Challenge: The Motor Skills Gap

Chief Anthony Sizemore recognized a fundamental issue with traditional tourniquet use in critical situations. When first responders or civilians are under extreme stress—such as when bullets are flying or victims are screaming—fine motor skills often fail.

Achieving proficiency with standard windlass tourniquets requires an estimated "thousand repetitions at game speed." Without this combat-level training, even dedicated personnel are forced to rely on gross motor skills, creating a dangerous delay when seconds count.

Implementation: Safety in a Dynamic Environment

The Cape Coral PD adopted AutoTQ to coincide with the opening of their new 30,000-square-foot live-fire training facility. This environment mimics high-risk, real-world scenarios and demanded an absolute commitment to safety.

“To have a product like this in an environment that is so dynamic, yet so dangerous, was not even a question.”

Before deployment, the department conducted a rigorous Test and Evaluation (T&E) process. The result? Total institutional trust. As Chief Sizemore states: "I trust it so much that I put it on the wall in my building where I train my people."

Why Cape Coral PD Trusts AutoTQ

  • Gross Motor Activation: Designed for high-stress reliability. "You put it on, you push the button, you set it, and let it do its thing."
  • Self-Application: Can be auto-deployed with just one arm if the responder is the one injured.
  • Zero-Repetition Efficiency: It is the "AED for traumatic bleeding," requiring no learning curve to save a life.

Recommendation: Where does AutoTQ belong?

Chief Sizemore believes AutoTQ’s application is limitless. His recommendation is simple: Anywhere you would find an AED, you should find an AutoTQ.

This includes:

  • Industrial & Job Sites: Where power tools and heavy machinery create daily risks.
  • Public Spaces: Shopping centers and high-traffic areas.
  • Everyday Home Use: For garage accidents, vehicle maintenance, or storm preparation.