A failure to provide proper medical care for a prisoner in an officer’s “care & custody” is a major concern for an officer’s legal safety. We are talking about criminal charges, civil litigation, and disciplinary actions. Once the inmate is under control, medical care must be provided. Gary Klugiewicz, Corrections1 Training Network’s director of training, will show you how to keep both you and the prisoner safer by conducting an Initial Medical Assessment, when appropriate for a sick or injured inmate.
