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UPDATE: Both Suspects in Boise Hospital Inmate Escape Captured

The ambush happened in the hospital’s ambulance bay as officers were preparing to leave the hospital with an…

News March 22
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St. Louis: Convicted Child Sex Offender Escapes from Mercy Hospital South

The inmate was transferred from a correctional facility to the hospital where he escaped while under the supervision…

News September 22
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Hospital Forensic Patient Watches Taking San Francisco Police Officers Off the Streets

Lack of funding and Sheriff’s Department chronic understaffing are making the problem of guarding suspects particularly challenging.

News January 23
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Patient Takes Officer Gun, Shoots Several Rounds in Colorado Hospital

Although several shots were fired by the forensic patient during the incident, no one was hit by gunfire.

News December 4
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Delnor Hospital Nurse Receives $7.2M in Hostage Lawsuit Settlement

Three other nurses filed additional lawsuits against Kane County and received settlement money, bringing the total amount to…

News December 20
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Monroe Sheriff, Jail Supt. Disciplined After Inmate Escapes from Hospital

A pregnant inmate was able to create a distraction and slip out of a soft restraint while in…

News June 7
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Pregnant Inmate Indicted After Escaping Police at Strong Memorial

The 19-year-old pregnant inmate was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y., after complaining of stomach pains.

News May 22
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16 Features of Effective Hospital-Police Partnerships

These features serve as a useful checklist for hospital officials evaluating their relationships with local law enforcement agencies.

News May 10
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5 Steps to Prepare for Patient Violence in Hospitals

The IAHSS released guidance this month to help hospitals handle patient and visitor violence.

News April 25
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