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What is the primary purpose of the procedural instruction regarding ambulance calls and arrests taken to hospitals?
What is the primary purpose of the procedural instruction regarding ambulance calls and arrests taken to hospitals?
- To detail the training requirements for first aid certification.
- To outline emergency response protocols for police officers.
- To inform officers about legal obligations related to mental health issues.
- To establish responsibility and provide procedures for individuals who appear to be sick or injured. (correct)
When should police members request medical personnel according to the procedural instructions?
When should police members request medical personnel according to the procedural instructions?
- When the incident involves narcotics-related activities.
- Only when there is clear evidence of injury.
- Whenever an arrest is made involving a vulnerable individual.
- When there is a question on the life status of an individual. (correct)
Which division can use the Naloxone Nasal Spray Kit to attempt reversal of opioid-related overdose effects?
Which division can use the Naloxone Nasal Spray Kit to attempt reversal of opioid-related overdose effects?
- Traffic Division
- K9 Unit
- Public Affairs Division
- Narcotics and Vice Division (NVD) (correct)
What must police members do when encountering an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose?
What must police members do when encountering an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose?
What authority do police members lack concerning life-saving efforts?
What authority do police members lack concerning life-saving efforts?
What does the procedural instruction state about first aid performed by members?
What does the procedural instruction state about first aid performed by members?
Which reference does this procedural instruction rescind?
Which reference does this procedural instruction rescind?
What is the role of the Kansas City Fire Department Emergency Medical Service in the outlined procedures?
What is the role of the Kansas City Fire Department Emergency Medical Service in the outlined procedures?
What should be done immediately upon notification of a prisoner's release from the hospital?
What should be done immediately upon notification of a prisoner's release from the hospital?
When is it appropriate to transport an injured individual to a mental health facility?
When is it appropriate to transport an injured individual to a mental health facility?
What should be included in the documentation filed after a prisoner is hospitalized?
What should be included in the documentation filed after a prisoner is hospitalized?
What type of individuals does the KC Assessment and Triage Center accept?
What type of individuals does the KC Assessment and Triage Center accept?
If the Patrol Bureau Office's regular hours have ended, how should the notification of a prisoner's release be documented?
If the Patrol Bureau Office's regular hours have ended, how should the notification of a prisoner's release be documented?
What role does KCFD EMS play in relation to the KC Assessment and Triage Center?
What role does KCFD EMS play in relation to the KC Assessment and Triage Center?
Regarding voluntary admissions at a facility, what protocol should be followed?
Regarding voluntary admissions at a facility, what protocol should be followed?
How should conflicts with hospital staff be approached?
How should conflicts with hospital staff be approached?
What is the first step that should be taken once an arrest occurs?
What is the first step that should be taken once an arrest occurs?
Who is responsible for coordinating extended security of an arrest at a hospital?
Who is responsible for coordinating extended security of an arrest at a hospital?
In the case of a hospitalized arrest, which of the following is true regarding the responsibility for security?
In the case of a hospitalized arrest, which of the following is true regarding the responsibility for security?
Which condition must be met to provide security assistance to outside law enforcement agencies for hospitalized arrests?
Which condition must be met to provide security assistance to outside law enforcement agencies for hospitalized arrests?
What should happen if security for a hospitalized arrest extends beyond 72 hours?
What should happen if security for a hospitalized arrest extends beyond 72 hours?
What information must the member being relieved of guard duty provide to the relieving member?
What information must the member being relieved of guard duty provide to the relieving member?
Which division takes over responsibility for an arrest if the arresting members are reassigned?
Which division takes over responsibility for an arrest if the arresting members are reassigned?
What is required before the Patrol Bureau personnel may assist outside law enforcement agencies?
What is required before the Patrol Bureau personnel may assist outside law enforcement agencies?
What should an arresting member do if an arrested individual refuses medical treatment after being persuaded?
What should an arresting member do if an arrested individual refuses medical treatment after being persuaded?
In what circumstance would a member complete a warrant application instead of issuing a citation?
In what circumstance would a member complete a warrant application instead of issuing a citation?
What information must the arresting member provide when contacting medical personnel at the hospital?
What information must the arresting member provide when contacting medical personnel at the hospital?
Which form must be completed after gathering necessary information about an arrest refusing treatment?
Which form must be completed after gathering necessary information about an arrest refusing treatment?
After the treatment decision, who receives a copy of the Prisoner's Injury or Illness Report?
After the treatment decision, who receives a copy of the Prisoner's Injury or Illness Report?
What must a member do if they arrive at an incident where an ambulance was ordered but is deemed unnecessary?
What must a member do if they arrive at an incident where an ambulance was ordered but is deemed unnecessary?
When issuing a citation or summons, what must the violator be aware of?
When issuing a citation or summons, what must the violator be aware of?
Which of the following scenarios requires a warrant application to be completed by the member?
Which of the following scenarios requires a warrant application to be completed by the member?
What documentation is required to be completed by members when they leave a subject with the staff at a treating facility?
What documentation is required to be completed by members when they leave a subject with the staff at a treating facility?
When asked to follow an ambulance, what must a member inform the paramedic?
When asked to follow an ambulance, what must a member inform the paramedic?
In which situation can members leave an individual with the staff at a facility without police holds?
In which situation can members leave an individual with the staff at a facility without police holds?
What must be done regarding affidavits completed by members?
What must be done regarding affidavits completed by members?
What action should members take regarding individuals admitted with a 'Police Hold'?
What action should members take regarding individuals admitted with a 'Police Hold'?
What can members attach to the Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Team Report, Form 459 P.D., if completed?
What can members attach to the Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Team Report, Form 459 P.D., if completed?
What type of facilities might individuals with a 'Police Hold' be transferred to?
What type of facilities might individuals with a 'Police Hold' be transferred to?
What must be done with the report once completed by members?
What must be done with the report once completed by members?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- Establishes procedures for individuals who appear sick or injured during arrests.
- Mandates necessary first aid by members until medical personnel arrive.
Emergency Medical Response
- Members must request medical personnel if there is uncertainty about an individual's life status; they cannot cancel life-saving efforts.
- Medical assistance from Kansas City Fire Department EMS is required for opioid-related overdoses.
- Narcotics and Vice Division members can use Naloxone Nasal Spray to reverse opioid overdoses while requesting EMS.
Arrests Requiring Medical Attention
- If an arrested individual refuses medical attention, officers must persuade them before transport to a hospital.
- Upon hospital arrival, officers provide a synopsis to medical staff.
- If treatment is refused in the physician's presence, officers complete a Prisoner's Injury or Illness Report.
Reporting and Documentation
- A copy of the Prisoner's Injury or Illness Report is shared with detention personnel.
- Members must inform dispatch of the nature of the emergency when requesting an ambulance.
Citation and Warrant Applications
- Citations require the violator's awareness; warrants are needed if individuals are unconscious or outside Missouri.
- Patrol Bureau Division manages the arrest upon initiation.
Security for Hospitalized Arrests
- Patrol Bureau personnel provide security for arrests admitted to hospitals if needed.
- Coordination of extended security beyond 72 hours must be reported to Patrol Bureau Office.
- Security responsibility shifts between arresting members and relieving members upon communication of pertinent details.
Coordination Responsibilities
- Departments must notify involved units when a prisoner is released from the hospital.
- Inform Patrol Bureau Office of releases, especially outside regular hours.
Crisis Center Resources
- Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center accepts voluntary detox and individuals in mental health crises, open 24/7.
- KCFD EMS can transport individuals to the Crisis Center if necessary.
Guidelines for Injured Individuals
- Subjects with visible injuries needing psychological evaluation should be transported to the nearest hospital.
- Voluntary admissions do not require police presence at mental health facilities.
- Officers complete a Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Team Report for documentation.
Involuntary Admissions
- Involuntary admissions must retain police custody until treatment is complete or transfer occurs.
- Officers may need to complete affidavits for involuntary admissions and attach them to reports.
Police Holds
- Individuals with a "Police Hold" require officers to maintain custody during their hospital stay.
- All incidents involving "Police Holds" must be reported to the desk sergeant.
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