21-03 Ambulance Calls and Arrests Procedure

8 Questions

What should guarding members be aware of while guarding a prisoner in a hospital?

Possible safety issues and items that might be used as weapons

When guarding a hospitalized prisoner, which of the following should members not talk to prisoners about?

Details of their offense

When an investigative arrest is being hospitalized, the desk sergeant will contact the investigative element to ascertain if any ______ should be noted.

restrictions

What is the subject of the procedural instruction 21-02?

Ambulance Calls and Arrests Taken to Hospitals

What should members do when there is a question on the life status of an individual?

Request medical personnel

Members are authorized to cancel life-saving efforts if they believe immediate medical assistance is not required.

False

Members must treat all blood and bodily fluids as potential __________.

hazards

Match the following actions with the correct procedures:

Requesting medical assistance for opioid-related overdose

Refusal of Medical Treatment

Providing security for hospitalized arrests

Canceling ambulance if not needed

Requesting medical assistance for opioid-related overdose = Members may attempt to reverse the effects of an opioid-related overdose in conjunction with requesting medical assistance from KCFD EMS.
Refusal of Medical Treatment = Members will not force individuals to be transported unless lack of immediate medical attention may result in serious physical injury or death.
Providing security for hospitalized arrests = Upon request, Patrol Bureau personnel will provide security for state statute and state warrant arrests admitted to area hospitals.
Canceling ambulance if not needed = When a member arrives at an incident where an ambulance has been ordered but is not needed, the member will immediately advise the dispatcher to cancel the ambulance.

Study Notes

Ambulance Calls and Arrests Taken to Hospitals

Members may perform necessary first aid until relieved by medical personnel
Members will request medical assistance from KCFD EMS when responding to opioid-related overdoses
Members should treat all blood and bodily fluids as potential hazards and use barrier protection and ventilation devices
Members will report all known and reasonably suspected on-duty exposures to communicable diseases

Situations Involving Unruly Crowds

In situations that attract unruly crowds, police supervisors or commanders may request paramedics to evacuate the area with the patient
Members will procure transportation for an individual to a medical facility when requested

Refusal of Medical Treatment

Individuals not under arrest may refuse medical treatment from KCFD EMS, but members may force transportation if necessary
Adult individuals under arrest may refuse medical treatment, but may be transported to a hospital if refusing medical attention poses a risk to their life
Minors under arrest cannot refuse medical treatment without a parent or guardian present

Arrests and Medical Attention

Members will accompany or escort all arrests to the hospital
If an arrest needs medical attention while in a police facility, members will attempt to persuade them to receive treatment
If an arrest still refuses treatment, they will be transported to the nearest hospital

Municipal Charges

Members will complete a warrant application if a violator is unconscious, removed to a location outside Missouri, or seriously injured
Members may issue a citation or summons to a conscious violator who has been transported to a hospital within Missouri

Priority Release of Arrests

Individuals in custody for a citation, summons, or municipal warrant may be priority released when psychological/medical care is requested or required

State Statute Arrests and State Warrant Arrests

Members will accompany or escort all state statute and state warrant arrests to the hospital
Members will maintain security of the arrest until they are treated and released or admitted to the hospital
If an arrest is admitted to the hospital, members will inform the hospital of the "Police Hold" and contact their supervisor to arrange for security

Security for Hospitalized Arrests

Patrol Bureau personnel will provide security for state statute and state warrant arrests admitted to area hospitals
Security of arrests will be the immediate responsibility of the arresting member and their supervisor
Members will complete a Hospitalized Prisoner Information Sheet and a Hospitalized Prisoner Security Log

Desk Sergeant Responsibilities

Desk sergeants will arrange for the immediate relief of the arresting member
Desk sergeants will complete a Hospitalized Prisoner Information Sheet and a Hospitalized Prisoner Security Log
Desk sergeants will update the guard duty schedule if an arrest requires extended hospitalization

Field Sergeant Responsibilities

Field sergeants will periodically check on members assigned to hospital guard duty
Field sergeants will ensure members are relieved on time and resolve conflicts with hospital staff

Coordinating Division Responsibilities

Coordinating divisions will notify desk sergeants and investigative units when a prisoner has been released from the hospital
Coordinating divisions will file the Hospitalized Prisoner Information Sheet and Hospitalized Prisoner Security Log

The KC Assessment and Triage Center

The Crisis Center is a dedicated resource for all Department members
KCFD EMS is authorized to transport to the Crisis Center if needed
The Crisis Center accepts all voluntary detox and subjects in a mental health crisis, and subjects contemplating suicide

Injured Individuals

When there are complaints or visible signs of physical injury, members will follow the guidelines for transportation and treatment
Members will complete a Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Team Report and may be requested to fill out an Affidavit in Support of Application for Detention, Evaluation, and Treatment/Rehabilitation