In case of injury during arrest, which action should be taken?

In case of injury during arrest, which action should be taken?

• A. Take to ADC medic immediately
• B. Call rescue
• C. Wait for supervisor
• D. Contact the arrestee's family

Answer: (B)

When someone is injured during an arrest, getting professional medical help fast is the top priority. The best action is to call for rescue (EMS) immediately so trained medics can assess, stabilize, and transport if needed. Relying on internal staff or delaying care by waiting for a supervisor can cost valuable time, and attempting to move or treat the arrestee without appropriate medical backup can worsen injuries. Providing any basic first aid within your training is appropriate, but it should happen while EMS is en route. Reaching out to the arrestee’s family isn’t appropriate in an emergency and can distract from critical care.

When someone is injured during an arrest, getting professional medical help fast is the top priority. The best action is to call for rescue (EMS) immediately so trained medics can assess, stabilize, and transport if needed. Relying on internal staff or delaying care by waiting for a supervisor can cost valuable time, and attempting to move or treat the arrestee without appropriate medical backup can worsen injuries. Providing any basic first aid within your training is appropriate, but it should happen while EMS is en route. Reaching out to the arrestee’s family isn’t appropriate in an emergency and can distract from critical care.