If there is an injury to a suspect during arrest, should you take them to the ADC medic ASAP?

If there is an injury to a suspect during arrest, should you take them to the ADC medic ASAP?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. It depends on the injury
• D. Call the arrestee's family

Answer: (B)

Injuries to arrestees must be evaluated by medical professionals through the proper channels, not decided or acted on by an officer alone. You should render any first aid you’re trained to provide, secure the scene, and then promptly contact the appropriate medical resources—ADC medical staff or EMS—so they can assess whether transport is needed. The decision to move the arrestee to the ADC medic or to arrange external medical care should come from trained medical personnel or a supervisor based on the injuries observed and policy. If the injury seems life-threatening, call EMS immediately.

Injuries to arrestees must be evaluated by medical professionals through the proper channels, not decided or acted on by an officer alone. You should render any first aid you’re trained to provide, secure the scene, and then promptly contact the appropriate medical resources—ADC medical staff or EMS—so they can assess whether transport is needed. The decision to move the arrestee to the ADC medic or to arrange external medical care should come from trained medical personnel or a supervisor based on the injuries observed and policy. If the injury seems life-threatening, call EMS immediately.