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I have to agree with almost everything posted here, and add a slight explanation of gigago4's comment about policy. The reason the PD have such a policy is because once a person is in custody, they are legally responsible for the suspect's physical well-being. It really is a simple rule. It also would not apply to a citizen involved in a shooting.

One point not made is that there is a lot of trauma and shock involved in being in a shooting. Believe me, the average cop, even when trained in CPR, would not be capable of giving it properly in most cases. I know it never even entered my mind.

On a funnier note, if you ask the average experienced cop how to give first aid, he will demonstrate picking up his radio and saying "Could you ask EMS to step it up a little please? This looks serious." or words to that effect.