In many cases that is not the answer.
Where time is critical, it can take twice as long to get there waiting for an ambulance. I live 10 minutes to the nearest hospital. It would take at least 10 minutes and likely much longer for an ambulance to get here just to start the trip to the hospital.
If you’re just ten minutes away from the ER then of course logic would dictate heading out on your own.
This is probably a person who thinks “The Authorities” will be there to protect him and those he loves personally 24-7.
I’m generally a law and order guy. In other words I support the police. But this cop was an ass. Once he realized he was dealing with a medical emergency he should have switched to help mode. Apparently he was inccapable of doing that. He should be fired because his judgement and temperament are serously lacking. He will make more mistakes if he remains a policeman.