In California, when an auto accident involves an injured victim who's life is in
danger, should the police provide emergency medical care while waiting
for an ambulance? For example, if a limb is lost and the patient is
bleeding profusely, should the police do something, like apply a
tourniquet, to prevent the patient from "bleeding out"? What if they
don't? Thank you.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 13 Sep 2006 15:09 PDT

Hello kelseyd-ga,

It sounds like this is either a homework question asking about a
theoretical situation. Alternately, you might be asking about a
specific situation where the police didn't perform as you expected and
you're hoping to find information about what police officers are
required to do as a matter of law and policy. Please tell me more
about the information you're looking for? Thanks.

~ czh ~