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<blockquote data-quote="KK123" data-source="post: 2365250" data-attributes="member: 451727"><p>Hi Ellie, I know this was tongue in cheek but I have seen Officers injured by ALL sorts of things that were left in the hands of people in cells. A lancet with a needle, or an insulin pen with a needle and containing insulin is dangerous IF it's in the hands of a violent person for example. I'm not saying the OP was of course, I have no idea what he was arrested for or what his demeanour was. Unfortunately even a calm, lovely person in custody can suddenly attempt to harm themselves or others which is why ALL property is taken from them because who is to say what might happen. Of course a person who requires ongoing medication and so on COULD be placed under constant supervision, ie cell door left open with a Detention Officer sat there watching but even then the person would not be able to administer insulin other than by a nurse because it would be easy for them to overdose (same with a pump). Normally the intent is to get the person dealt with and out of custody pronto if they have certain conditions but if the offence is serious etc, then that's not always possible. My guess here is that the Nurse has given the Police the info about insulin & food and I wouldn't be surprised if it needs updating. Next time I'm at work I will take a look at the exact details & wording if you (and others) are interested. When I'm at work and I hear someone saying 'This person is hypo or has diabetes', I'm in there shouting advice!!! x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KK123, post: 2365250, member: 451727"] Hi Ellie, I know this was tongue in cheek but I have seen Officers injured by ALL sorts of things that were left in the hands of people in cells. A lancet with a needle, or an insulin pen with a needle and containing insulin is dangerous IF it's in the hands of a violent person for example. I'm not saying the OP was of course, I have no idea what he was arrested for or what his demeanour was. Unfortunately even a calm, lovely person in custody can suddenly attempt to harm themselves or others which is why ALL property is taken from them because who is to say what might happen. Of course a person who requires ongoing medication and so on COULD be placed under constant supervision, ie cell door left open with a Detention Officer sat there watching but even then the person would not be able to administer insulin other than by a nurse because it would be easy for them to overdose (same with a pump). Normally the intent is to get the person dealt with and out of custody pronto if they have certain conditions but if the offence is serious etc, then that's not always possible. My guess here is that the Nurse has given the Police the info about insulin & food and I wouldn't be surprised if it needs updating. Next time I'm at work I will take a look at the exact details & wording if you (and others) are interested. When I'm at work and I hear someone saying 'This person is hypo or has diabetes', I'm in there shouting advice!!! x [/QUOTE]
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