What's everyones view on Outer Pocket/Clothing 'Pat Downs' on patients suspected of having needles or sharp objects on them?
I know that LEO's are the ones who can legally pull things out of peoples pockets, I'm not talking about any drastic 'Pat Downs' just precautions prior to having to lift someone either out of a house, up a hill/down a hill, or out of a car and onto a stretcher...
Unconscious patients with suspected drug use/overdose should get their pockets cut.
We dont reach in anyones pockets.
Police can pat down the conscious ones or they may cut them too if deemed neccesary.
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