How a police officer who’s been shot gets to the hospital depends on the city. Philly stands apart
The article compares how injured police officers are transported to hospitals across U.S. cities, highlighting differences in protocols between Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago. A study analyzed 335 cases from 18 cities, revealing varying death rates depending on transport methods like police vehicles or ambulances.
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