How do current police practices impact trauma care in the prehospital setting? A scoping review.
Rama A SalhiSonia IyengarBrianna da Silva BhatiaGraham C SmithMichele HeislerPublished in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open (2023)
Our results highlight that police are often the first on scene when responding to traumatic injuries and have an active role via scene clearance or, in some systems, patient transport. Despite the significant potential for impact on patient well-being, there remains a paucity of data examining and driving current practices.