Is it safe to be a police officer during pregnancy?

The work of pregnant officers should be adapted to decrease the risk for trauma, whether it results from assaults or accidents, which would expose the mother and the fetus. Typically, the patrol position is the most vulnerable position and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Can a dog be pregnant and not call the cops?

God I fell for one that was about a pregnant dog – the vet saw the ultrasound and immediately called the cops! No cops were called, the dog was pregnant but not an abnormal pregnancy, everything was fine. I’m still mad about it.

Can a pregnant police officer take a temporary reassignment?

Unless it’s clear that the pregnancy is affecting the officer’s ability to perform her regular duties, endangering herself, other employees or members of the public, most police departments can’t force the pregnant officer to take a temporary reassignment.

Can a police officer use a Taser during pregnancy?

Ground-fighting techniques that require the officer to lie on her back should be avoided after the third trimester, because the uterus could compress the inferior vena cava. The taser is an electrical restraint device that is used in law enforcement. It is common for officers to have the taser applied to themselves during training.

What to do if a police officer is pregnant?

The best they can do is ask for documentation from the pregnant police officer’s physician. There are undoubtedly some departments who don’t have a policy for this, and will force the officer to take a temporary assignment out of pressure and/or the culture within the department.

Who was the pregnant woman arrested in Kansas City?

© Jeff Bachner Kansas City police arrested a pregnant woman Wednesday. Police leaders defended the officers, saying that the woman “grabbed and touched” cops before they took her down, local ABC affiliate KMBC reported.

When to go to the doctor during pregnancy?

The following symptoms during pregnancy warrant an immediate call to your practitioner: Heavy bleeding or bleeding with cramps or severe pain in the lower abdomen. Severe lower abdominal pain — either in the center or on one or both sides — that doesn’t subside, even if it isn’t accompanied by bleeding.

How does pregnancy affect women in law enforcement?

The pregnancy adds stress to other patrol officers because they worry about her health and the baby’s health. And she must deal with the perception that she looks more vulnerable.