Emergency department providers are no strangers to the presence of law enforcement officers (LEOs) through the course of their job duties; they are integral to public safety and often hospital safety, conduct criminal investigations, and assist in pre-hospital care. Despite the frequency of law enforcement in U.S. emergency departments, interactions with providers and staff often presents unique challenges. When faced with a patient needing both medical care and involvement of law enforcement, ED providers can face several conflicts of interest…

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