From Jail to ER: Safely Managing Prisoner Hospital Trips

Transporting a sick prisoner to a medical facility presents a unique set of operational challenges that require careful planning and execution to protect the safety of the public, hospital staff, law enforcement personnel, and the prisoner. Officers must conduct a pre-transport risk assessment, which includes evaluating the prisoner’s medical condition, criminal history, escape risk, and behavioral profile. This assessment helps determine the level of restraint required and wheth...