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What should guarding members be aware of while guarding a prisoner in a hospital?
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?
When guarding a hospitalized prisoner, which of the following should members not talk to prisoners about?
When an investigative arrest is being hospitalized, the desk sergeant will contact the investigative element to ascertain if any ______ should be noted.
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?
What is the subject of the procedural instruction 21-02?
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What should members do when there is a question on the life status of an individual?
What should members do when there is a question on the life status of an individual?
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Members are authorized to cancel life-saving efforts if they believe immediate medical assistance is not required.
Members are authorized to cancel life-saving efforts if they believe immediate medical assistance is not required.
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Members must treat all blood and bodily fluids as potential __________.
Members must treat all blood and bodily fluids as potential __________.
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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
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
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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
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This quiz is about the procedures and guidelines of the Kansas City Police Department regarding ambulance calls and arrests taken to hospitals. It covers PI Arrest Guidelines and procedures for persons with mental illness.
