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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUpdate to JPD Policy (BPW approved 8/27/25) Policy 609 Policy Jeffersonville Police Department 609 Policy Manual Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program 609.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This policy establishes protocol and guidelines for the performance of those officers trained in phlebotomy to ensure a uniform approach is used for all Police Officer Phlebotomist blood draws. 609.2 DEFINITIONS Law Enforcement Phlebotomist- A law enforcement officer that is certified through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) and has successfully completed both the classroom training provided by the Indiana State Department of Health and the clinical rotation credentialed through Vincennes University. To be considered Qualified, the Law Enforcement Phlebotomist must complete both classroom and clinical training required by the State of Indiana. 609.3 CONTINUED QUALIFICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL 1. Attend a requalification course in phlebotomy techniques when offered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute within two years of the last requalification. 2. Demonstrate proficiency through the application of the approved protocol by, as witnessed and verified by qualified, licensed medical personnel or a Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Instructor within the two-year qualification period. 3. Submit a digital copy of the rolling log to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Coordinator. 609.4 REGULATIONS A. Law enforcement phlebotomists performing venipuncture will follow the most current written Policies and Procedures provided by the Indiana State Department of Health and authorized by the Chief Medical Officer of the Indiana State Department of Health, who is a physician. B. Only law enforcement officers trained in phlebotomy, who have been trained and qualified by the Indiana State Department of Health and Vincennes University to perform phlebotomy, may perform venipuncture utilizing the approved protocol. C. Blood will be drawn either by consent of the subject through the Indiana Implied Consent Law or through a signed Blood Draw Search Warrant. D. Law enforcement phlebotomists are authorized to draw blood for alcohol/drug content in accordance with IC 9-30-5, IC 9-30-6, IC 9-30-7, IC 35-46-9, and any other criminal matters in which a blood sample may be obtained as evidence. 609.5 PROCEDURES A. Arresting officer's responsibilities: copyright Lexipol,LLC 2025/08/27,All Rights Reserved. Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program- 1 Published with permission by Jeffersonville Police Department Jeffersonville Police Department Policy Manual Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program 1. Contact a law enforcement phlebotomist when needed. 2. Witness the blood draw, then take possession of the evidence to place in a secure evidence location. B. A law enforcement phlebotomists performing a venipuncture are obtaining evidence and should make notes in reference to the suspect's statements and actions which may aid in prosecution. C. A law enforcement phlebotomist performing venipuncture may: 1. Draw blood from a suspect he/she has personally arrested for DWI. 2. Summon another Law Enforcement Phlebotomist to collect the specimen, if the officer/phlebotomist feels that it would be in the best interest of the officer, subject, agency, and criminal and/or civil cases. D. Location of Blood Draws 1. The location of blood draws conducted by law enforcement is a common concern. Conducting a blood draw requires a clean setting, but it does not require a sterile setting. Every reasonable effort should be taken to perform the blood draw: (a) Inside within the intake section of a jail or another room in a law enforcement building, or (b) At a medical facility, or (c) In an ambulance if at the scene of a crash 2. If there are capabilities to video/audio record the blood draw, it should be used. If the subject is non-compliant or a search warrant is needed, use of a law enforcement facility is recommended to assure adequate assistance is available. E. Testing Procedures 1. Law enforcement phlebotomists performing venipuncture will follow the Policies and Procedures authorized by the Indiana State Health Commissioner. Testing will be done by either the assigned lab normally used by the arresting agency or the evidence will be sent to the Indiana State Department of Toxicology for testing. F. Documentation 1. Law enforcement Phlebotomists performing venipuncture will: (a) Complete a Blood Draw Report for each subject blood draw. (b) Retain the Blood Draw Report with the Phlebotomists Rolling Log and forward a copy to the assigned Prosecutor for their file. (c) Forward a copy of the Blood Draw Report to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Coordinator. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2025/08/27,All Rights Reserved. Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program-2 Published with permission by Jeffersonville Police Department Jeffersonville Police Department Policy Manual Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program (d) Maintain a rolling log of all Law Enforcement Phlebotomist blood draw attempts made, listing each venipuncture including all venipunctures during clinical rotations. G. Collected Evidence 1. After the blood draw, law enforcement phlebotomists performing venipuncture should: (a) Turn over the evidence to the arresting officer or submit it into evidence per agency/department policies. (b) Keep blood evidence samples in a secure location. The specimen should be delivered to either the assigned lab or the Indiana Department of Toxicology as soon as possible. (c) All biological hazardous waste will be properly disposed. (d) Follow any additional departmental procedures for care, logging, or submission of evidence. H. Equipment 1. Blood Draw Kit (a) Will be provided to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute by the Indiana State Department of Toxicology. They will contain the necessary supplies including needle, hub, gloves, tourniquet, guaze pads, bandages, and non-alcohol prep pads. 2. Collection Kit (a) Are provided and distributed through the Indiana State Department of Toxicology. They contain blood tubes, packaging, and a Toxicology Analysis Request (TAR) Form. 3. Protective exam gloves must be worn by anyone performing blood draws. 609.6 ASSISTING OTHER AGENCIES There may be occasions where other law enforcement agencies request the services of a Law Enforcement Phlebotomist. The Phlebotomist must confirm that the blood draw is either by consent following the reading of the Indiana Implied Consent Law to the suspect or a signed blood draw warrant has been obtained. The Phlebotomist must follow their departmental guidelines and SOP's in reference to assisting other agencies. 609.7 LAW ENFORCEMENT PHLEBOTOMY COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Coordinator is responsible for: 1. Coordinating initial training of law enforcement phlebotomists. 2. Coordinating requalification training of active law enforcement phlebotomists. 3. Disseminating information from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2025/08/27,All Rights Reserved. Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program-3 Published with permission by Jeffersonville Police Department Jeffersonville Police Department Policy Manual Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program 4. Selecting and overseeing officer enrollment. 5. Maintain training and enforcement records for all law enforcement phlebotomists. Copyright Lexipol,LLC 2025/08/27,All Rights Reserved. Phlebotomy For Police Officers Program-4 Published with permission by Jeffersonville Police Department